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The emergence of empirical approaches to L2 pronunciation research and teaching is a powerful fourth wave in the history of the field. Authored by two leading proponents of evidence-based instruction, this volume surveys both foundational and cutting-edge empirical work and pinpoints its ramifications for pedagogy. The authors begin by tracing the history of pronunciation instruction and explicating L2 phonetic learning processes. Subsequent chapters explore the themes, strengths, and ethical problems of the field through the lens of the intelligibility principle. The importance of error gravity, and the need for assessment and individualized instruction are highlighted, and the role of L2 accents in social contexts is probed. Material readily available elsewhere has been omitted in favour of an emphasis on the how , why , and when of pronunciation instruction. Anyone with an interest in L2 pronunciation-especially graduate students, language teachers, and experienced researchers-will find much value in this indispensible resource.Product Identifiers
PublisherBenjamins Publishing Company, John
ISBN-109027213275
ISBN-139789027213273
eBay Product ID (ePID)211835791
Product Key Features
Number of Pages221 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePronunciation Fundamentals : Evidence-Based Perspectives for L2 Teaching and Research
Publication Year2015
SubjectStudy & Teaching, General, Linguistics / General
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorMurray J. Munro, Tracey M. Derwing
SeriesLanguage Learning and Language Teaching Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2015-005095
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number42
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal418.0071
Lc Classification NumberP53.2963.D47 2015