Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation

1. Front Matter

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2. Prosody in conversation

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3. Prosodic orientation

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   Pages 33-90

4. Stylized prosodic orientation

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5. Collaborative productions: Orientation in prosody and syntax

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   Pages 150-208

6. Conclusion

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7. Back Matter

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The first study, based on instances of everyday talk, to analyze prosodic orientation, a conversational strategy by which speakers design their speaking voice according to the vocal patterns used by their conversational partners. The book explores forms and functions of prosodic orientation, and offers a new perspective on prosody in conversation.

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• University of Nottingham, UK

  Beatrice Szczepek Reed

BEATRICE SZCZEPEK REED is a Research Fellow at the Centre for English Language Education, University of Nottingham, UK. Her research and publications focus on prosody in natural conversation, turn-taking and the interface between singing and speech. Her current research explores teaching turn-taking to learners of English, and intercultural aspects of turn-taking.

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