The Intonation of Glasgow English Statements and Yes/No Questions
The Intonation of Glasgow English Statements and Yes/No Questions

Author: Francisco Vizcaíno Ortega

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2010-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9783838334912

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Although aspects common to statements and yes/no questions have frequently been noticed in the intonation of Glasgow English, there has been no consensus among researchers as to the phonetic characterization of the nuclear contour of these utterance types: some authors claim that the contours discussed end in a rise, whereas other authors propose a slump. This book presents a unified account of these radically diverging approaches by providing, within the Autosegmental Metrical Theory, a phonological representation with absence of the phrase accent and an allotonic downstepped variant of H% to mark the final mid pitch perceived. This formulation of final mid pitch in terms of a downstepped boundary tone makes it necessary to reconcile both a syntagmatic and a paradigmatic dimension of downstep. The present work is intended for professionals working in the field of intonation, but should also prove helpful for anyone else interested in dialectal prosodic differences across varieties of English.

Studies in General and English Phonetics
Studies in General and English Phonetics

Author: Jack Windsor Lewis

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 1134894287

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Rhythm, intonation, exotic and familiar languages as well as computer-sythesized audio-communications, procedures in forensic linguistics, pronunciation lexicography, language change and sociological aspects of speech such as English regional accents and dialects in Britain and other parts of the world are covered in these thirty-eight articles in tribute to Professor J.D. O'Connor by an international list of contributors, including many world famous names. With an invaluable up-to-date bibliography, no university library will be complete without it.

English Corpus Linguistics: Variation in Time, Space and Genre.
English Corpus Linguistics: Variation in Time, Space and Genre.

Author: Gisle Andersen

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9401209405

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As its title suggests, this book is a selection of papers that use English corpora to study language variation along three dimensions – time, place and genre. In broad terms, the book aims to bridge the gap between corpus linguistics and sociolinguistics and to increase our knowledge of the characteristics of English language. It includes eleven papers which address a variety of research questions but with the commonality of a corpus-based methodology. Some of the contributions deal with language variation in time, either by looking into historical corpora of English or by adopting the method known as diachronic comparable corpus linguistics, thus illustrating how corpora can be used to illuminate either historical or recent developments of English. Other studies investigate variation in space by comparing different varieties of English, including some of the “New Englishes” such as the South Asian varieties of English. Finally, some of the papers deal with variation in genre, by looking into the use of language for specific purposes through the inspection of medical articles, social reports and academic writing.

The Handbook of English Pronunciation
The Handbook of English Pronunciation

Author: Marnie Reed

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 551

ISBN-13: 1118346661

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The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including language acquisition, varieties of English, historical perspectives, accent’s changing role, and connections to discourse, technology, and pedagogy. Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English pronunciation Features contributions from a global list of authors, reflecting the finest scholarship available Explores a careful balance of issues and topics important to both researchers and teachers Provides a historical understanding of the importance of pronunciation and examines some of the major ways English is pronounced today throughout the world Considers practical concerns about how research and practice interact in teaching pronunciation in the classroom

English Pronunciation Instruction
English Pronunciation Instruction

Author: Anastazija Kirkova-Naskova

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company

Published: 2021-10-13

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9027259070

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English Pronunciation Instruction: Research-based insights presents recent research on L2 English pronunciation including pedagogical implications and applications, and seeks to bridge the gulf between pronunciation research and teaching practice. The volume’s 15 chapters cover a range of aspects that are central to pronunciation teaching, including the teaching of different segmental and suprasegmental features, teachers’ and learners’ views and practices, types and sources of learners’ errors, feedback and assessment, tools and strategies for pronunciation instruction, reactions towards accented speech, as well as the connection between research and teaching. Chapters offer a fully developed section on pedagogical implications with insightful suggestions for classroom instruction. This format and the variety of topics will be informative for researchers, language teachers, and students interested in English pronunciation, as it explores the diverse challenges learners of different L1 backgrounds face, and also provides research-informed techniques and recommendations on how to cope with them.

Structure and Meaning in English
Structure and Meaning in English

Author: Graeme Kennedy

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1317869729

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Structure and Meaning in English is designed to help teachers of English develop an understanding of those aspects of English which are especially relevant for learners who speak other languages. Using corpus research, Graeme Kennedy cuts to the heart of what is important in the teaching of English. The book provides pedagogically- relevant information about English at the levels of sounds, words, sentences and texts. It draws attention to those linguistic items and processes which research has shown are typically hard for learners and which lead to errors. Each chapter contains: a description of one or more aspects of English an outline of typical errors or problems for learners specific learning objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter exercises or tasks based on ‘real English’ taken from newspapers and other sources. discussion topics which can be worked through independently either as part of a course, or self study With answers to many of the tasks given at the back of the book, this groundbreaking work provides a comprehensive and accessible textbook on the structure and use of the language for teachers of English.

Introducing Linguistics
Introducing Linguistics

Author: Jonathan Culpeper

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-12-30

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 1000819523

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Introducing Linguistics brings together the work of scholars working at the cutting-edge of the field of linguistics, creating an accessible and wide-ranging introductory level textbook for newcomers to this area of study. The textbook: • Provides broad coverage of the field, comprising five key areas: language structures, mind and society, applications, methods, and issues; • Presents the latest research in an accessible way; • Incorporates examples from a wide variety of languages – from isiZulu to Washo – throughout; • Treats sign language in numerous chapters as yet another language, rather than a ‘special case’ confined to its own chapter; • Includes recommended readings and resource materials, and is supplemented by a companion website. This textbook goes beyond description and theory, giving weight to application and methodology. It is authored by a team of leading scholars from the world-renowned Lancaster University department, who have drawn on both their research and extensive classroom experience. Aimed at undergraduate students of linguistics, Introducing Linguistics is the ideal textbook to introduce students to the field of linguistics.

The Intonational Phonology of Swabian and Upper Saxon
The Intonational Phonology of Swabian and Upper Saxon

Author: Frank Kügler

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-07-11

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 3110932210

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The study employs an autosegmental-metrical model of intonation to propose an intonational grammar of Swabian and Upper Saxon German, respectively. The analysis is guided by the assumption that each dialect exhibits a specific distinct intonation. The phonological analysis is comparative in nature: the implementation of accents are compared between the dialects in terms of tonal alignment and excursion. In fact, the phonetic data present evidence for the phonological analysis in that the individual tonal categories differ significantly from each other. In addition, a functional analysis of the intonation contours provides further evidence for the phonological analysis. Based on the assumption that nuclear contours convey intonational meaning, these meanings are analysed and compared. A certain meaning can be attributed to intonation contours that differ phonologically between the two dialects. However, the general shape of contours and its association with meaning has been proved to be identical in the two dialects and compared to a similar analysis of intonational meaning of British English. This comprehensive study of dialect intonation contributes to improve our understanding of intonational phonology.

Exploring Ethnically-Marked Varieties of Kenyan English
Exploring Ethnically-Marked Varieties of Kenyan English

Author: Billian Khalayi Otundo

Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 3643909705

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On a quest to satisfy the need for acoustic documentation of pronunciation norms of Standard Kenyan English, there were predominant deviations which identify users of Ethnically Marked Varieties of Kenyan English. The study documents findings on tenets of Ethnic Markedness by two groups that revealed maximally distinct pronunciation. Data collection and analysis encompassed systematic recording, annotation and acoustic scrutiny. Moreover, attitudes that other Kenyans hold toward the selected varieties are exposed. The study is a primary source in the genres of World Englishes, speech science, prosody and interlanguage pronunciation.

English Language
English Language

Author: Jonathan Culpeper

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-01-16

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 1137571853

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The second edition of this hugely successful textbook provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics in theoretical and applied linguistics. Written by leading academics in the field, this text offers a firm grounding in linguistics and includes engaging insights into current research. It covers all the key areas of linguistic analysis, including phonetics, morphology, semantics and pragmatics, and core domains of study, comprising the history of the English language, regional and social variation, style and communication and interaction. Fresh material on research methods outlines key areas for consideration when carrying out a research project, and provides students with the framework they need to investigate linguistic phenomena for themselves. This is an invaluable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students on English language and linguistics degree programmes. New to this Edition: - Seven new chapters covering topics such as second language acquisition, corpus linguistics and research methods - A number of chapters have been substantially revised, including those on World Englishes, Literacies in Cyberspace and TEFL, TESOL and Linguistics - Fully updated throughout to reflect the latest advances in the field