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Publication Date: 2017-Jul
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Autonomy in Second Language Phonology: Choice vs. Limits
Moyer, Alene
Language Teaching, v50 n3 p395-411 Jul 2017
Learning a new sound system poses challenges of a social, psychological, and cognitive nature, but the learner's decisions are key to ultimate attainment. This presentation focuses on two essential concepts: CHOICE, or how one wants to sound in the target language; and LIMITS, or various challenges to one's goals vis-a-vis accent. Qualitative and quantitative data underscore the relevance of autonomy as a guiding principle from which to explore related constructs such as self-determination, motivation, decision-making and self-concept. I also review several prominent LIMITS on phonological attainment to counterbalance and contextualize the aspect of CHOICE. Suggestions are given for both teaching and research that prioritize autonomy with reference to a complexity perspective.
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Phonology, Pronunciation, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Personal Autonomy, Self Determination, Student Motivation, Decision Making, Self Concept, Phonological Awareness, Social Influences, Experience, Individual Characteristics, Aptitude
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