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KMID : 0917520010080040243
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Journal of Speech Sciences
2001 Volume.8 No. 4 p.243 ~ p.257
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On the Problems of English Intonation Representation in English Textbook
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Abstract
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In English textbooks, there are three kinds of English intonation representations: Trager & Smith´s, Weak-strong, Audio-lingual way.
Each representaion has its merits and demerits. Therefore, just one of them is insufficient to represent English intonation properly. Trager & Smith´s representation is relevant to show holistic intonation itself. In contrast to this merit, it is not appropriate to represent downstep, declination, etc. With Weak-strong, it is good to show weak and strong point in the sentence. It is not, however, consistent with intonation. Instead of these representations, some textbooks accept Audio-lingual method. Audio-lingual method gives students more chances to hear native speakers´ intonations. But it doesn´t give ways to understand English intonation itself.
In English textbooks, they don´t have any hierarchies dependent upon students´ proficiency. In spite of various intonations, they just accept a few limited intonation models. Thus, it is necessary to review all kinds of intonation representations and to develop more advanced and relevant English intonation representation.
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