Perception and Production of Mandarin Tones by Native Speakers and L2 Learners, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Auteur : Yang Bei
Tones are the most challenging aspect of learning Chinese as a second language, and L2 learners? perceptual categories differ in important and fascinating ways from those of native speakers. This book explores the relationship between tone perception and production among native speakers and non-native learners as illustrated in the experiments the author conducted with native speakers, true learners and heritage learners, all of whom were tested on their ability to produce tones naturally and to perceive 81 synthesized tones in various contexts. The experiments show that each group processes tones differently with regard to both register (tonal level) and contour (tonal shape). The results also reveal how three types of cues ? acoustic, psychological and contextual ? influence non-native speakers? tone perception and production.
Investigates non-native speakers’ perception and production of tones in different contexts, as well as the connection between tones’ acoustic and psychological features
Employs synthesized tones to study second language acquisition of Mandarin tones systematically
Compares native speakers with both true learners and heritage learners
Outlines a new, organic, powerful path towards L2 language acquisition that deals realistically with both learners’ strengths and weaknesses
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Date de parution : 10-2016
Ouvrage de 162 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 52,74 €
Ajouter au panierDate de parution : 03-2015
Ouvrage de 162 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 52,74 €
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