声明
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purpose of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Research Questions and Hypotheses
1.5 Organization
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.1.1 Stress Typology Model
2.1.2 Cue-weighting Theory
2.2 Acoustic Characteristics of English Stress and Tones in Nanchang Dialect
2.2.1 Acoustic Characteristics of English Lexical Stress
2.2.2 Acoustic Characteristics of Tones in Nanchang Dialect
2.3 Previous Studies of English Lexical Stress Acquisition by Nonnative Learners
2.3.1 Production Studies of English Lexical Stress by Nonnative Speakers
2.3.2 Perception Studies of English Lexical Stress by Nonnative Listeners
2.4 Summary
Chapter 3 Production Experiment
3.1 Methodology
3.1.1 Participants
3.1.2 Stimuli
3.1.3 Procedures
3.1.4 Measurements
3.1.5 Measurements of Reliability
3.2 Results
3.2.1 F0
3.2.2 Duration
3.2.3 Intensity
3.2.4 Vowel Quality
3.3 Discussion
3.3.1 F0
3.3.2 Duration
3.3.3 Intensity
3.3.4 Vowel Quality
3.4 Summary
Chapter 4 Perception Experiment
4.1 Methodology
4.1.1 Participants
4.1.2 Stimuli
4.1.3 Procedures
4.1.4 Data Analysis
4.2 Results
4.2.1 Accuracy Rates
4.2.2 Comparisons on the Employment of Acoustic Cues by the Two Groups
4.2.3 The Relative Weighting of Acoustic Cues by the Two Groups
4.3 Discussion
4.3.1 F0
4.3.2 Duration
4.3.3 Intensity
4.3.4 Vowel Quality
4.4 Summary
Chapter 5 General Discussion
Conclusion
Major Findings of the Study
Implications of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Future Directions
参考文献
Appendix A 作者在攻读硕士期间发表论文
Appendix B Research Consent Form
Appendix C Language Background Questionnaire
Appendix D Summary of Participants’ Information
Appendix E 详细中文摘要
致谢
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