Aspects of Verbal Behavior: Files From The Pacific Language Institute

Thèse de Doctorat , 2008 , 116 Pages , Note: A

Philologie Anglaise - Linguistique

The dissertation will examine the research done at The Pacific Language Institute that was located in Cupertino, California U.S.A. from 1992 through 2004. The company moved to the Central Valley of Northern California U.S.A. in 2004. The dissertation will examine four papers from the archives of The Pacific Language Institute and research current literature of each of the paper's subject matter and update the scholarly research done on each topic upto 2006. A business model of the company will examine the merits of operating a small research and development company within the high technology environment of the Bay Area, also known as Silicon Valley. The company paper's focus on ESL, English as a Second Language and Second Language Acquisition, SLA, aspects of phonology. Extensive current references and an appendix section is included in the work.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Preface
• Chapter 1: The First Pacific Language Institute Study
• The Pacific Language Institute Studies
• Data and Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Chapter 2: Second Pacific Language Institute Study
• The Pacific Language Institute Studies
• Data and Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Chapter 3: The Third Pacific Language Institute Study
• The Pacific Language Institute Studies
• Data and Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Chapter 4: The Fourth Pacific Language Institute Study
• The Pacific Language Institute Studies
• Data and Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Chapter 5: Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to examine four research papers from the files of the Pacific Language Institute (1992-2006) and address current research that parallels each paper. The thesis will also explore the connections between each paper and the broader themes of speech, language learning, and community, demonstrating how the research reflects the goals of the Pacific Language Institute.

• The Pacific Language Institute and its research contributions
• The relationship between verbal behavior and language learning
• The role of community in shaping speech and language development
• The application of language research to real-world settings
• The historical development and evolution of the Pacific Language Institute

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

This section will provide a concise overview of each chapter's main themes and arguments, excluding the conclusion and any potential spoilers.

• Chapter 1: The First Pacific Language Institute Study: This chapter introduces the first research paper from the Pacific Language Institute's files. It delves into the study's methodology, data analysis, and key findings. The chapter also explores the implications of the research for understanding verbal behavior and language learning.
• Chapter 2: Second Pacific Language Institute Study: Similar to Chapter 1, this chapter examines the second research paper from the Pacific Language Institute's archives. It provides a detailed account of the study's methodology, data analysis, and findings, highlighting the relationship between verbal behavior and community factors.
• Chapter 3: The Third Pacific Language Institute Study: Chapter 3 focuses on the third research paper from the Pacific Language Institute's collection. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the study's design, data, and results, exploring the significance of the research for understanding language development within community contexts.
• Chapter 4: The Fourth Pacific Language Institute Study: The final chapter dedicated to the Pacific Language Institute's research papers examines the fourth study. It explores the methodology, data analysis, and findings of the study, emphasizing the practical applications of the research for language teaching and learning.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this thesis include: verbal behavior, language learning, community, Pacific Language Institute, research methodology, speech development, language acquisition, data analysis, and community influence.

• Cours: Post-Doctoral Program
• Note: A
• Auteur: Professor Bradley Tice (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2008
• Pages: 116
• N° de catalogue: V146725
• ISBN (ebook): 9783640562893
• ISBN (Livre): 9783640562527
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: Linguistics, Language Research, Research & Development, ESL, Second Language Acquisition, L2, Phonology, Phonetics