LINGUIST List 21.2301

Thu May 20 2010

Books: Applied Linguistics/Phonetics/Phonology: Russ

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        1.    Daniel Davies, The Sounds of German: Russ

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Message 1: The Sounds of German: Russ
Date: 17-May-2010
From: Daniel Davies <ddaviescambridge.org>
Subject: The Sounds of German: Russ
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Title: The Sounds of German Published: 2010 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
                http://us.cambridge.org

Author: Charles V. J. Russ Paperback: ISBN: 9780521694629 Pages: Price: U.K. £ 21.99
Paperback: ISBN: 9780521694629 Pages: Price: U.S. $ 37.99
Abstract:

How are the sounds of German produced? How do German speakers stress theirwords? How have the sounds of German developed over time? This bookprovides a clear introduction to the sounds of German, designedparticularly for English-speaking students of the language. Topics coveredinclude the role of the organs of speech, the state of the vocal cords andthe differences between vowels and consonants. The articulation,distribution, spelling and the major variants of each sound are examined indetail. The book also discusses the regional differences between dialectsand between the national standard varieties in Germany, Austria andSwitzerland. Students are encouraged to put theory into practice with endof chapter questions. Setting a solid foundation in the description andanalysis of German sounds, The Sounds of German will help students improvetheir pronunciation of the language by introducing them to the basics ofits sound system.

1. Standards of pronunciation;2. Basic concepts;3. Vowels;4. Consonants;5. Sounds in contrast;6. Sounds and spelling;7. Distribution of vowels and consonants;8. Foreign sounds;9. Alternations;10. Suprasegmental features and syllables;11. Pluricentric and regional variation;12. Sound changes.


Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics                             Phonetics                             Phonology
Subject Language(s): German, Standard (deu)
Written In: English (eng )

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