Description
This Elements volume investigates the intricate relationship between social factors and second language (L2) phonetics and phonology. Author Jette G. Hansen Edwards provides a comprehensive examination of how learners’ social identities, community memberships, and contextual factors shape their pronunciation development and phonological systems in a second language.
The book synthesizes current research to demonstrate that L2 phonetics and phonology are not purely linguistic phenomena but are deeply influenced by social motivations, peer influence, and sociolinguistic variables. It addresses key topics including accent, intelligibility, identity construction through speech, and the role of social networks in phonological change. This accessible yet rigorous exploration bridges sociolinguistics and phonetics, offering valuable insights for researchers, instructors, and students interested in understanding the complex dynamics of L2 speech acquisition.
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