Linking L2 phonological acquisition, attrition and bi-directional transfer in the context of studying abroad
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Faculty of Humanities
Abstract
My proposed research project analyses the effect of studying abroad on learners perception
and production of specific sounds in a foreign language (L2). It will be hypothesised that input type
(instructed vs. naturalistic) is a determinant factor in the acquisition of L2 segmental categories and
that it is by no means, therefore, only age of learning that constrains L2 phonological acquisition.
and production of specific sounds in a foreign language (L2). It will be hypothesised that input type
(instructed vs. naturalistic) is a determinant factor in the acquisition of L2 segmental categories and
that it is by no means, therefore, only age of learning that constrains L2 phonological acquisition.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| James Turner (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES/P000673/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/09/2027 | |||
| 1947558 | Studentship | ES/P000673/1 | 01/10/2017 | 21/07/2022 | James Turner |
| Description | This research analyses why and how pronunciation changes in the native language from learning a foreign language and the mechanisms involved in learning a foreign language sound system (both in terms of perception and production). |
| Exploitation Route | This research shows outcomes of different individuals on Erasmus-funded years abroad in French speaking countries and the environments that most demonstrated linguistic development. This is relevant for pedagogical literature and those interested in maximising output of British students on year abroad schemes. |
| Sectors | Education,Culture, Heritage, Museums and Collections |
| Description | Newcastle Postgraduate Conference in Linguistics Bursary |
| Amount | £50 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Linguistics Association of Great Britain (LAGB) |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2019 |
| End | 04/2019 |
| Description | British Association of Phonetics Poster Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | I attended this conference and formed social circles with academics, one of whom allowed me to attend UCL at a later point to audit a second language speech class. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | EuroSLA Conference Oral Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presented my research at EuroSLA 2019 and discussed my research with many high-profile academics. This conference is extremely competitive and was an invaluable experience for my academic career. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Exapp Oral Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presented my research at Exapp conference 2019 and discussed my research with many high-profile academics. This conference was particularly focused on perception and production of sounds and increased the outreach of my work. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Manchester Forum in Linguistics Poster Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Poster presentation at Manchester Forum in Linguistics where I met many postgradute students in linguistics, many of whom are researching similar areas to me. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Newcastle Postgraduate Conference in Linguistics Oral Presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Presented my research and won the prize for the best second language acquisition presentation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Phonetics and Phonology in Europe (PaPE 2021) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Conference presentation: Investigating the phonetics-phonology interface in real time: gradient and categorical development of a novel L2 contrast [Poster presentation]. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| Description | Visiting Scholar at Penn State |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Presented research and talked with several academics and postgraduate students about my research over a 3 month stay OIV. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |