声明
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Study
1.2 Background of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.1.1 Perception Assimilation Model (PAM)
2.1.2 Perceptual Assimilation Model of Second Language Speech Learning (PAM-L2)
2.1.3 Perceptual Assimilation Model for Suprasegmentals (PAM-S)
2.2“Tonal”Features of Mandarin and Japanese
2.2.1 Mandarin Tonal Features
2.2.2 Japanese“Tonal”Features
2.2.3 Similarities and Differences Between Mandarin Tones and Japanese “Tone”
2.3 Introduction of Categorical Perception
2.3.1 The Definition of CP
2.3.2 Judgement Methods and Criteria
2.4 Previous Research Concerned
2.4.1 The Effect of Language Experience
2.4.2 The Effect of Stimulus Context
2.5 Summary
Chapter 3 Categorical Perception Experiment
3.1 Methods
3.1.1 Participants
3.1.2 Materials
3.1.3 Procedure
3.1.4 Data Analysis
3.2 Results
3.2.1 Identification and Discrimination Curves
3.2.2 Position of Category Boundary
3.2.3 Width of Category Boundary
3.2.4 Discrimination Peaks
3.2.5 Between-category Discrimination
3.2.6 Within-category Discrimination
3.2.7 Between and Within-category Discrimination
3.3 Summary
Chapter 4 Discussion
4.1 Categorical Perception of Mandarin Tones
4.2 Influence of Language Experience Reflected by the Identification Curves
4.3 Influence of Language Experience Reflected by Discrimination Curves
4.4 The Effects of Stimulus Complexity
4.5 Summary
Conclusion
Major Findings
Pedagogical Implications
Limitations of the Present Study
Directions for Future Research
参考文献
Appendix A Stimuli for the Experiment
Appendix B Language Background Questionnaire
Appendix C:详细中文摘要
致谢
湖南大学;
