Teaching linguistic mimicry to improve second language pronunciation |
Posted on:2004-01-17 | Degree:M.A | Type:Thesis |
University:University of North Texas | Candidate:Yates, Karen Whiteley | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2465390011963282 | Subject:Language |
Abstract/Summary: | |
This thesis tests the hypothesis that a whole language approach to ESL (English As A Second Language) pronunciation with emphasis on suprasegementals through the use of linguistic mimicry is more effective than a focus on segmentals in improving native speakers perceptions of accent and comprehensibility of ESL students' pronunciation of English. The thesis is organized into seven chapters. Chapter 2 is a discussion of the factors that affect the degree of foreign accent in second language acquisition. Chapter 3 gives a background on current ESL pedagogy followed by a description of the linguistic mimicry approach used in this research in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 and 6 are discussion of Materials and Methods and Conclusions and Implications. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Second language, Linguistic mimicry, ESL, Chapter |
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