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Title
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The Relation Between Phonology and Orthography as a Basis for Teaching French.
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Creator
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L'Homme, Madeleine M., Jamieson, Edward A., Florida Atlantic University
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Abstract/Description
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The French language is characterized by its many ambiguities. These peculiarities of the language constitute pitfalls for the learner who does not know how to disambiguate them. These ambiguities illustrate the need for teaching orthography along with the discrimination of sounds. Many examples are given. The causes of ambiguities, such as ignorance of phonetic contrasts, intonation, correct capitalization, or linking and juncture are discussed, as are problems arising from homophony, the...
Show moreThe French language is characterized by its many ambiguities. These peculiarities of the language constitute pitfalls for the learner who does not know how to disambiguate them. These ambiguities illustrate the need for teaching orthography along with the discrimination of sounds. Many examples are given. The causes of ambiguities, such as ignorance of phonetic contrasts, intonation, correct capitalization, or linking and juncture are discussed, as are problems arising from homophony, the mute e, and the "faux amis." For the past fifteen years programming of foreign languages, mostly based on B. F. Skinner's theory of learning, endorsed by many linguists, emphasized varieties of the audio-lingual method. A survey of methods, materials, experiments, and opinions of authorities in the field of linguistics indicates that this method, although often employing the most modern electronic material has failed to produce meaningful results. All of the above factors support the evidence for the need of teaching orthography along with the study of sound, and the necessity of continued research in theory and methods of teaching, particularly in French.
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Date Issued
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1969
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000933
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Subject Headings
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French language--Study and teaching, French language--Phonology, French language--Orthography and spelling
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Format
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Document (PDF)
