Overview

Grounded in a systemic functional linguistic (SFL) approach, this book applies a contrastive interlanguage corpus-based approach to investigate the nature and role of L2 intonation and its pragmatic function in spoken discourse. The volume offers a brief overview of SFL theories and frameworks, with a clear focus on Halliday’s model of phonology and the proposal of developing a grammar of speech. Integrating a SFL framework with a corpus linguistic-informed approach, the book uses this foundation as a jumping-off point from which to explore the prosodic complexities involved in English language teaching and learning for L2 learners, highlighting its various functions as illustrated in examples from the UAM English Learner Spoken Corpus. A final chapter synthesizes these findings toward critically reflecting on future directions for the study of L2 speech prosody. This book will be key reading for graduate students and researchers in applied linguistics and English language teaching.

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Author:   María Dolores Ramírez-Verdugo
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367478636

ISBN 10:   0367478633
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   12 July 2021
Audience:   ELT/ESL ,  ELT General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART I Theoretical Framework and Empirical Methodology Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2: Systemic Functional Linguistics as a Theoretical Framework Chapter 3. Corpus Linguistics, Learner Corpora and Systemic Functional Linguistics Chapter 4. The Intonation Systems of English as Exponent of Discourse Functions: Textual and Interpersonal Metafunctions Chapter 5. Interlanguage Intonation: The Role of Universal, Native, and Target Language Principles in the Acquisition of L2 Intonation Chapter 6. Research Design PART II Findings from Contrastive Interlanguage Corpora Analysis of Spanish L2 Learners and English L1 Intonation Chapter 7. Identifying Spanish Learners' Prosodic Features in English: Giving Information Chapter 8. Identifying Spanish Learners' Prosodic Features in English: Demanding Information Chapter 9. Identifying Spanish Learners' Prosodic Features in English: Giving and Demanding Goods and Services Chapter 10: Perspectives on L2 Intonation Study: Teaching English Intonation to L2 Learners

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María Dolores Ramírez-Verdugo is Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.

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