12.729, Qs: L2 Pragmatics Crossover, "Motherese" Corpora

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Subject: 12.729, Qs: L2 Pragmatics Crossover, "Motherese" Corpora

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1)
Date:  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:40:10
From:  "Jax Dalton" <jaxdalton at hotmail.com>
Subject:   Politeness and Spanish/English crosscultural communication

2)
Date:  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:09:39 +0100
From:  yo.schmeer at t-online.de (Christian Schmeer)
Subject:  "Motherese" Corpora

-------------------------------- Message 1 -------------------------------

Date:  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:40:10
From:  "Jax Dalton" <jaxdalton at hotmail.com>
Subject:   Politeness and Spanish/English crosscultural communication

I'm undertaking research into politeness issues (in particular, requests,
apologies and refusals) with a focus on Spanish learners of English. The
study examines the proficiency with which advanced level English learners
are able to identify when and exactly how it is appropriate to perform such
speech acts, the problems that might result from transfer from their L1, and
any other factors causing difficulties. Any suggestions, or information
relating to previous
research would be very helpful. Thanks. Jacqueline




-------------------------------- Message 2 -------------------------------

Date:  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:09:39 +0100
From:  yo.schmeer at t-online.de (Christian Schmeer)
Subject:  "Motherese" Corpora

hi, i'm currently writing a research paper on motherese (first language
acquisition) , but i can't seem to find any databases where i can download
speech samples of mothers talking to their kids. can anyone help?
i'd be very happy if someone could help me with my problem...

thx, chris


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