Publications

Publication details [#53524]

Rindal, Ulrike. 2010. Constructing identity with L2: Pronunciation and attitudes among Norwegian learners of English. Journal of Sociolinguistics 14 (2) : 240–261.

Publication type

Article in journal

Publication language

English

Keywords

identity negotiation | L2-acquisition | language attitude | language variety | pronunciation

Language as a subject

English, American | English, British

Place, Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Journal WWW

www.ingenta.com/journals/browse/bpl/josl

Annotation

This study explores L2 pronunciation and assessment of both British and American English language varieties among Norwegian adolescent learners. The data point to blended use (in local identity construction) and evaluation motivating pronunciation choice.