目錄
Acknowledgements
Contributors
Part 1: Introduction
1 Key Themes, Constructs and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Second Language Pronunciation Assessment Talia Isaacs and Pavel Trofimovich
Assessment of Second Language Pronunciation: Where We Are Now
Bringing Together Different Research Strands
Structure of the Book
Key Concepts and Definitions
2 What Do Raters Need in a Pronunciation Scale? The User's View Luke Harding
Introduction
Background
Aim and Research Questions
Methodology
Findings
Discussion
Part 2: Insights From Assessing Other Language Skills and Components
3 Pronunciation and Intelligibility in Assessing Spoken Fluency Kevin Browne and Glenn Fulcher
Introduction
The Fluency Construct
Methodology
Findings and Discussion
Conclusion
4 What Can Pronunciation Researchers Learn From Research into Second Language Writing Ute Knoch
Introduction
Rating Scale Development and Validation
Rater Effects and Training
Task Effects
Classroom-based Assessment
Implications and Conclusion
5 The Role of Pronunciation in the Assessment of Second Language Listening Ability Elvis Wagner and Paul D. Toth
Introduction
Review of the Literature
The Current Study
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Implications and Conclusion
Appendix: Post-test Questionnaire
Part 3: Perspectives on Pronunciation Assessment From Psycholinguistics and Speech Sciences
6 The Relationship Between Cognitive Control and Pronunciation in a Second Language Joan C.Mora and Isabelle Darcy
Introduction
Background
The Present Study
Methodology
Results
Discussion and Conclusion
Implications
Appendix: Results of a Hierarchical Multiple Regression Analysis Using Attention and PSTM as Predictors of Pronunciation Accuracy Scores
7 Students' Attitudes Towards English Teachers' Accents: The Interplay of Accent Familiarity, Comprehensibility, Intelligibility, Perceived Native Speaker Status, and Acceptability as a Teacher Laura Ballard and Paula Winke
Introduction
Background
The Current Study
Methodology
Procedure
Results
Discussion
Implications
Conclusion
8 Re-examining Phonological and Lexical Correlates of Second Language Comprehensibility: The Role of Rater Experience Kazuya Saito, Pavel Trofimovich, Talia Isaacs and Stuart Webb
Introduction
Pronunciation Aspects of Comprehensibility
Lexical Aspects of Comprehensibility
Discussion
Implications for Second Language Assessment
Limitations
Conclusion
Appendix: Training Materials and Onscreen Labels for Comprehensibility Judgement
9 Assessing Second Language Pronunciation: Distinguishing Features of Rhythm in Learner Speech at Different Proficiency Levels Evelina Galaczi, Brechtje Post, Aike Li, Fiona Barker and Elaine Schmidt
Introduction
Role of Rhythm in English Speech
Rhythm Metrics
Prosody, Rhythm and Second Language English Learners
Study Aim and Research Questions
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Implications
Future Research and Conclusion
Part 4: Sociolinguistic, Cross-cultural and Lingua Franca Perspectives in Pronunciation Assessment
10 Commentary on the Native Speaker Status in Pronunciation Research Alan Davies
11 Variation or 'Error'? Perception of Pronunciation Variation and Implications for Assessment Stephanie Lindemann
Introduction
Variation and Perception of Variation in Native English
Pronunciation
Perception of 'Nonnative' English Variation
Bias Against Normative Speakers
Implications for Assessment
Conclusion
12 Teacher-Raters' Assessment of French Lingua Franca Pronunciation Sara Kennedy, Josee Blanchet and Danielle Guenette
Introduction
French as a Lingua Franca
Assessment of French Pronunciation
Rater Reports as Evidence of Rater Decision Making
The Current Study
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Limitations and Conclusion
Implications for Assessment, Teaching and Research
Appendix: Empirical Codes, Examples and Frequencies of Coded Categories Used to Analyze Teacher-raters' Transcribed Verbatim Comments
13 Pronunciation Assessment in Asia's World City: Implications of a Lingua Franca Approach in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Andrew Sewell
Introduction
Pronunciation Assessment in Hong Kong: Room for Improvement?
Implications of a Lingua Franca Approach
Part 5: Concluding Remarks
14 Second Language Pronunciation Assessment: A Look at the Present and the Future Pavel Trofimovich and Talia Isaacs
Introduction
Current Trends
Future Directions
Index
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