Pronunciation instruction in English for academic purposes : an investigation of attitudes, beliefs and practices /

Pronunciation instruction in English for academic purposes : an investigation of attitudes, beliefs and practices /

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Author / Creator:	Hodgetts, John.
Imprint:	Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2020.
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Series:	Second language learning and teaching Second language learning and teaching.
Subject:	English language -- Pronunciation -- Study and teaching. English language -- Pronunciation by foreign speakers. English language -- Pronunciation by foreign speakers. English language -- Pronunciation -- Study and teaching. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12607456

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ISBN:	9783030561161 303056116X
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:	This book examines the pronunciation goals of teachers, course leaders, and learners on a ten-week UK pre-sessional access course, particularly with regard to suprasegmental instruction and target of instruction on how these goals are reflected in pronunciation assessment, and how teacher goals are informed by their attitudes and beliefs. A mixed methods approach, including direct observation and semi-structured interviews, is employed to address the area of enquiry. Results show a lack of clarity of course goals. Although there is a firm emphasis on suprasegmental instruction, in semi-structured interviews, teachers report a lack of clear course goals and guidance. Assessment and practice do not always adhere to a goal of intelligibility, and support for teachers, in terms of the materials and how they might be exploited seems limited. The book concludes with tentative recommendations on how suprasegmental instruction might be facilitated on EAP and other courses.
Other form:	Original 3030561151 9783030561154
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-030-56116-1 10.1007/978-3-030-56

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Summary:	This book examines the pronunciation goals of teachers, course leaders, and learners on a ten-week UK pre-sessional access course, particularly with regard to suprasegmental instruction and target of instruction on how these goals are reflected in pronunciation assessment, and how teacher goals are informed by their attitudes and beliefs. A mixed methods approach, including direct observation and semi-structured interviews, is employed to address the area of enquiry. Results show a lack of clarity of course goals. Although there is a firm emphasis on suprasegmental instruction, in semi-structured interviews, teachers report a lack of clear course goals and guidance. Assessment and practice do not always adhere to a goal of intelligibility, and support for teachers, in terms of the materials and how they might be exploited seems limited. The book concludes with tentative recommendations on how suprasegmental instruction might be facilitated on EAP and other courses<br>
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9783030561161 303056116X