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Linguistics

University of South Carolina

Faculty Publications

2009

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On The Existence (And Distribution) Of Sentential Subjects, William D. Davies, Stanley Dubinsky Dec 2009

On The Existence (And Distribution) Of Sentential Subjects, William D. Davies, Stanley Dubinsky

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No abstract provided.


Podcasting: An Effective Tool For Honing Language Students' Pronunciation?, Lara Ducate, Lara Lomicka Oct 2009

Podcasting: An Effective Tool For Honing Language Students' Pronunciation?, Lara Ducate, Lara Lomicka

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This paper reports on an investigation of podcasting as a tool for honing pronunciation skills in intermediate language learning. We examined the effects of using podcasts to improve pronunciation in second language learning and how students' attitudes changed toward pronunciation over the semester. A total of 22 students in intermediate German and French courses made five scripted pronunciation recordings throughout the semester. After the pronunciation recordings, students produced three extemporaneous podcasts. Students also completed a pre- and post-survey based on Elliott's (1995) Pronunciation Attitude Inventory to assess their perspectives regarding pronunciation. Students' pronunciation, extemporaneous recordings, and surveys were analyzed to …


Review Of "Methods Of Language Teaching", By Blair Bateman And Baldomero Lago, Lara Ducate May 2009

Review Of "Methods Of Language Teaching", By Blair Bateman And Baldomero Lago, Lara Ducate

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No abstract provided.


The Distribution Of Subjects And Predicates In Bulgarian: An (Eep) V-Feature Account, Mila Tasseva-Kurktchieva, Stanley William Dubinsky Jan 2009

The Distribution Of Subjects And Predicates In Bulgarian: An (Eep) V-Feature Account, Mila Tasseva-Kurktchieva, Stanley William Dubinsky

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No abstract provided.