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:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/04/2003
Edition description:	224th ed.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.54(w) x 8.82(h) x 0.82(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