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Publication Date: 2011
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Nature and Content of L2 Socialization Patterns and Attainment of a Turkish Accent by Kurds
Polat, Nihat
Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, v8 n3 p261-288 2011
Studies have shown that learners with high degrees of socialization with the target language community acquire the target language better (Lybeck, 2002; Schumann, 1978). Milroy's (1987) use of social network theory in sociolinguistics indicates that socialization patterns are constituted by structural relationships of different types and strengths. Using a cross-sectional design, this study addresses young Kurds' socialization patterns and their acquisition of a Turkish accent. It explores density and multiplexity of nonfamily exchange, interactive and passive Kurdish, Turkish, and both Kurdish/Turkish-speaking networks of Kurdish learners across five native-like accent groups. Data from 121 middle/high school students include speech samples from a read-aloud accent test, questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Results suggest significant variation in participants' accents and reveal that participants with more multiplex Turkish-speaking networks received higher accent ratings. Qualitative results also suggest differences in the density and multiplexity of social networks of participants in low versus high accent groups. (Contains 2 tables and 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Socialization, Speech Communication, Sociolinguistics, Social Networks, Indo European Languages, Communicative Competence (Languages), Second Language Learning, Turkish, Case Studies, Pronunciation, Middle School Students, High School Students, Questionnaires, Language Tests, Interviews, Observation, Qualitative Research, Language Minorities, Foreign Countries, Native Speakers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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