Cultural Diversity: The Asian-Indian Contribution

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Asian Indian ◽  
Indian Contribution

Accent Modification for Speakers With Indian Accents: Speech Characteristics and an Assessment Framework

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amee P. Shah
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Asian Indian ◽  
The United States ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Speech Characteristics ◽  
Accent Modification ◽  
Key Questions

In this paper, I present accent-related variations unique to Asian-Indian speakers of English in the United States and identify specific speech and language features that contribute to an “Indian accent.” I present a model to answer some key questions related to assessment of Indian accents and help set a strong foundation for accent modification services.

Minority curricula or a curriculum of cultural diversity? Differences that make a difference.

1984 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Irving ◽  
Harold Perl ◽  
Edison J. Trickett ◽  
Rod Watts
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document