1st Edition
Intonation in L2 Discourse Research Insights
Grounded in a systemic functional linguistic (SFL) approach, this book applies a contrastive interlanguage corpus-based approach to investigate the nature and role of L2 intonation and its pragmatic function in spoken discourse.
The volume offers a brief overview of SFL theories and frameworks, with a clear focus on Halliday’s model of phonology and the proposal of developing a grammar of speech. Integrating a SFL framework with a corpus linguistic-informed approach, the book uses this foundation as a jumping-off point from which to explore the prosodic complexities involved in English language teaching and learning for L2 learners, highlighting its various functions as illustrated in examples from the UAM English Learner Spoken Corpus. A final chapter synthesizes these findings toward critically reflecting on future directions for the study of L2 speech prosody.
This book will be key reading for graduate students and researchers in applied linguistics and English language teaching.
PART I
Theoretical Framework and Empirical Methodology
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2: Systemic Functional Linguistics as a Theoretical Framework
Chapter 3. Corpus Linguistics, Learner Corpora and Systemic Functional Linguistics
Chapter 4. The Intonation Systems of English as Exponent of Discourse Functions: Textual and Interpersonal Metafunctions
Chapter 5. Interlanguage Intonation: The Role of Universal, Native, and Target Language Principles in the Acquisition of L2 Intonation
Chapter 6. Research Design
PART II
Findings from Contrastive Interlanguage Corpora Analysis of Spanish L2 Learners and English L1 Intonation
Chapter 7. Identifying Spanish Learners' Prosodic Features in English: Giving Information
Chapter 8. Identifying Spanish Learners' Prosodic Features in English: Demanding Information
Chapter 9. Identifying Spanish Learners' Prosodic Features in English: Giving and Demanding Goods and Services
Chapter 10: Perspectives on L2 Intonation Study: Teaching English Intonation to L2 Learners
Biography
María Dolores Ramírez-Verdugo is Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
