Analysing conversation : an introduction to prosody /

Analysing conversation : an introduction to prosody /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Szczepek Reed, Beatrice, 1973-
Imprint:	Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Description:	xv, 256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	English language -- Prosodic analysis. English language -- Spoken English. Oral communication. English language -- Prosodic analysis. English language -- Spoken English. Oral communication.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8286084

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ISBN:	9780230223455 (alk. paper) 0230223451 (alk. paper) 9780230223448 (hardback) 0230223443 (hardback)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-254) and index.

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Summary:	Spoken interaction is impossible without prosody. Intonation, pitch register, tempo, rhythm, pausing, loudness and voice quality all contribute to the spontaneous negotiation process that is everyday talk. This highly accessible introduction to the prosody and analysis of everyday conversation explains basic concepts and methods of interpretation using a wealth of examples from real-life conversations. Readers are introduced to the many conversational practices prosody plays a part in through sample analyses, all of which are available to listen to as downloadable audio files on the accompanying companion website: www.palgrave.com/analysingconversation Packed with authentic examples, practical suggestions for analysis, suggestions for further reading and a helpful glossary, this clear and comprehensive guide is essential reading for students and researchers alike.
Physical Description:	xv, 256 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-254) and index.
ISBN:	9780230223455 0230223451 9780230223448 0230223443