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25-27, 2004
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Testing and Training for Accent (90 min.)
Thursday, March 25th
1:20 p.m.
Bldg. 46/102
Ann Cook, American Accent Training, Inc.
Abstract:
Online Testing for Accent Aptitude A review of accent acquisition aptitude
testing and scoring procedures; calibration of accent; accent and pronunciation
courses based on learning styles and gender; statistical analysis of predictability;
testing and
training of audio raters.
Online Training for Rapid Accent Acquisition Overview of training of suprasegmentals, discourse particles, and coassonance, modifying the "voice personality", scoring and feedback of audio mid-terms and finals; use of flash components in testing and training -- variety of self assessments; working through the paradigm shift of ILT vs. LMS.
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