Essays about: "Linnea Rask"

Found 2 essays containing the words Linnea Rask.

1. 1. Prosodic Features in Child-directed Speech during the Child's First Year

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för fonetik

   Author : Linnea Rask; [2015]
   Keywords : Child-direct speech; prosody; pitch; Prosogram;

   Abstract : This study investigates prosodic features of child-directed speech during the child’s first year, using the automated prosodic annotation software Prosogram. From previous studies on first language acquisition and child-directed speech we know that speech directed to infants and small children is characterised by exaggerated use of several prosodic features, including a higher pitch, livelier pitch movement and slower speech rate. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender differences in answering questions in a News Interview : a study of male and female answers in The Andrew Marr Show

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

   Author : Linnea Rask; [2014]
   Keywords : conversation analysis; language use; gender differences; news interview; hedging;

   Abstract : This study aims to examine possible differences in the way male and female politicians answer questions in a news interview, with focus on hedging expressions, answer resistance strategies and negative mentions of other politicians and political parties.The study is based on analysis of 13 interviews with British politicians made for the BBC One programme The Andrew Marr show in 2013 and 2014. READ MORE