Intonation in Theory and Practice, Revisited.

Levis, John M.

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ERIC Number: EJ587945

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Publication Date: 1999

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Intonation in Theory and Practice, Revisited.

Levis, John M.

TESOL Quarterly, v33 n1 p37-63 Spr 1999

Reviews current intonational research that is relevant to teaching and presents implications for pedagogy. Argues there are two primary reasons for a lack of innovation in intonation teaching materials: 1) Current materials are based on an inadequate view of the functions of intonation; 2) materials lack a communicative purpose. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Grammar, Instructional Materials, Intonation, Second Language Instruction, Stress (Phonology), Textbooks, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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