Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation
Published on 1. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 231 pages
978-1-349-28427-6 (ISBN)
Description
The first study, based on instances of everyday talk, to analyze prosodic orientation, a conversational strategy by which speakers design their speaking voice according to the vocal patterns used by their conversational partners. The book explores forms and functions of prosodic orientation, and offers a new perspective on prosody in conversation.
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Edition
1st ed. 2007
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XIV, 231 p.
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-28427-6 (9781349284276)
DOI
10.1057/9780230625273
Schweitzer Classification
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BEATRICE SZCZEPEK REED is a Research Fellow at the Centre for English Language Education, University of Nottingham, UK. Her research and publications focus on prosody in natural conversation, turn-taking and the interface between singing and speech. Her current research explores teaching turn-taking to learners of English, and intercultural aspects of turn-taking.
Content
List of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments Preface Transcription Conventions Prosody in Conversation Prosodic Orientation Stylized Prosodic Orientation Collaborative Productions: Orientation in Prosody and Syntax Conclusion Bibliography Index