Second Language Speech Perception and Production: Acquisition of Phonological Contrasts in Japanese

by Takako Toda

Overview

This study examines the acquisition of phonological duration contrast in Japanese, and aims to contribute to second language acquisition theory from the viewpoint of interlanguage phonology. Acoustic techniques are used to investigate the mechanisms of English-speaking learners' speech perception and production.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761825869
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/04/2003
Edition description:	224th ed.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Takako Toda is Associate Professor, Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics, Waseda University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction: Acquisition of Second Language Phonology; Previous Cross- Linguistic Studies; Problems in the Acquisition of Japanese Phonology; Aims of the Study; Organization of the Study
Chapter 3 Linguistic Theories and Acoustic Research on the Mora: Phonological Concept of the Mora; Acoustic Investigations on Mora; Acoustic Studies on Acquisition of Japanese Phonology; Summary
Chapter 4 Perception: Method; NS; Beginners; Advanced Learners; Discussion
Chapter 5 Production: Method; NS; Beginners; Advanced Learners; Discussion
Chapter 6 Longitudinal Study- Perception: Subjects; Procedure; First Experiment; Second Experiment; Third Experiment; Discussion
Chapter 7 Longitudinal Study- Production: Subjects; Procedure; First Experiment; Second Experiment; Third Experiment; Discussion
Chapter 8 Conclusion
Chapter 9 Appendixes
Chapter 10 Bibliography
Chapter 11 Index
Chapter 12 Author Note