Second Language Speech Perception and Production: Acquisition of Phonological Contrasts in Japanese

By Takako Toda

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076182586X
• ISBN13: 9780761825869
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.7"