A Discussion of the Ins and Outs of L2 Pronunciation Instruction: A Clash of Methodologies

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A Discussion of the Ins and Outs of L2 Pronunciation Instruction: A Clash of Methodologies

Journal Title: Ana Dili Eğitimi Dergisi - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2

Abstract

The value attached to pronunciation has kept changing continually in the methodological history of language instruction. Depending on the nature of methodological considerations that dominated research and teaching agenda, it either received too much attention or was marginalized. This study sets out to provide a comprehensive overview of pronunciation instruction from the 1950s to the present day, with a particular reference to popular bipolar debates that characterized this methodologically fluctuating period. Moreover, it attempts to examine the general outlook on pronunciation and summarize major issues concerning what components of pronunciation to include in the syllabus and how to teach it. The study also discusses the role of computers and technology in pronunciation instruction by incorporating data from empirical studies. Although some of the debates have been inconclusive up until today, the intellectual effort put in the process seems to have proved fruitful in providing some guidelines for dealing with the challenging task of improving learners’ pronunciation.

Authors and Affiliations

Arif Bakla, Mehmet Demirezen

Keywords

Computer-assisted pronunciation teaching (CAPT) segmental/suprasegmental phonology accuracy intelligibility nativeness teacher education teacher education

EP ID EP283613
DOI 10.16916/aded.395607
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