Second language speech perception and production : acquisition of phonological contrasts in Japanese / Takako Toda.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Toda, Takako.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japanese language--Phonology.

Japanese language.

Speech perception.

Second language acquisition--Methodology.

Second language acquisition.

Physical Description:

213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, [2003]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

1.1 Acquisition of second language phonology 1

1.2 Previous cross-linguistic studies 4

1.3 Problems in the acquisition of Japanese phonology 5

Chapter 2 Linguistic theories and acoustic research on the mora

2.1 Phonological concept of the mora 11

2.1.1 Syllable and mora 11

2.1.2 Background information on Japanese phonology 13

2.2 Acoustic investigations on mora 15

2.2.1 Phonetic isochrony of mora 15

2.2.2 Acoustic evidence for the mora hypothesis 16

2.2.3 Universal phonetics in timing organization 20

2.3 Acoustic studies on acquisition of Japanese phonology 22

2.3.1 Production of durational contrasts 22

2.3.2 Perception of durational contrasts 27

Chapter 3 Perception

3.1.1 Subjects 29

3.1.2 Sound stimuli 30

3.1.3 Procedure 33

3.2 NS 34

3.3 Beginners 37

3.4 Advanced learners 41

3.4.1 Subjects 41

3.4.2 Results 41

Chapter 4 Production

4.1.1 Test words 47

4.1.2 Procedure 47

4.1.3 Acoustic measurement 48

4.1.3.1 C1 48

4.1.3.2 V1 49

4.1.3.3 Single C2 49

4.1.3.4 Geminate C2 50

4.1.3.5 V2 51

4.2 NS 51

4.2.1 Subjects 51

4.2.2 Results 51

4.2.2.1 Word duration 54

4.2.2.2 Long/short contrast 54

4.2.2.3 C2/V1 and V2/V1 ratios 56

4.2.2.4 VOT 57

4.2.2.5 Pitch assignment 58

4.3 Beginners 59

4.3.1 Subjects 59

4.3.2 Results 59

4.3.2.1 Word duration 62

4.3.2.2 Long/short contrast 67

4.3.2.3 C2/V1 and V2/V1 ratios 75

4.3.2.4 VOT 78

4.3.2.5 Pitch assignment 79

4.4 Advanced learners 83

4.4.1 Subjects 84

4.4.2 Results 84

4.4.2.1 Word duration 86

4.4.2.2 Long/short contrast 87

4.4.2.3 C2/V1 and V2/V1 ratios 88

4.4.2.4 VOT 89

4.4.2.5 Pitch assignment 89

Chapter 5 Longitudinal study-Perception 93

5.1 Subjects 93

5.2 Procedure 93

5.3 First experiment 93

5.4 Second experiment 95

5.5 Third experiment 97

Chapter 6 Longitudinal study-Production 103

6.1 Subjects 103

6.2 Procedure 103

6.3 First experiment 103

6.3.1 Word duration 112

6.3.2 Long/short contrast 112

6.3.3 C2/V1 and V2/V1 ratios 115

6.3.4 VOT 116

6.3.5 Pitch assignment 117

6.4 Second experiment 118

6.4.1 Word duration 126

6.4.2 Long/short contrast 127

6.4.3 C2/V1 and V2/V1 ratios 128

6.4.4 VOT 129

6.4.5 Pitch assignment 129

6.5 Third experiment 130

6.5.1 Word duration 138

6.5.2 Long/short contrast 139

6.5.3 C2/V1 and V2/V1 ratios 139

6.5.4 VOT 140

6.5.5 Pitch assignment 141.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [179]-207) and index.

ISBN:

076182586X

OCLC:

52312528