Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation

by Beatrice Szczepek Reed

Overview

The first study, based on instances of everyday talk, to analyze prosodic orientation, a conversational strategy by which speakers design their speaking voice according to the vocal patterns used by their conversational partners. The book explores forms and functions of prosodic orientation, and offers a new perspective on prosody in conversation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230008724
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	10/31/2006
Edition description:	2007
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

BEATRICE SZCZEPEK REED is a Research Fellow at the Centre for English Language Education, University of Nottingham, UK. Her research and publications focus on prosody in natural conversation, turn-taking and the interface between singing and speech. Her current research explores teaching turn-taking to learners of English, and intercultural aspects of turn-taking.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments Preface Transcription Conventions Prosody in Conversation Prosodic Orientation Stylized Prosodic Orientation Collaborative Productions: Orientation in Prosody and Syntax Conclusion Bibliography Index