Research

Acton, W. (in preparation; chapter in book by Cook & Bradshaw)  Application of OEI theory to L2 pronunciation instruction,

Acton, W. (book in preparation) Haptic Talk: English Conversational Discourse Prosody for non-native speakers.

Acton, W. and M. Burri. (2008). A 'handy' approach to Intonation Instruction, workshop at the 2008 BCTEAL Convention.

Acton, W., Baker, A. and M. Burri. (2008). Haptic approaches to intonation instruction, workshop at the 2008 TESOL Convention.

Acton, W & S. Acton. (2007). Fluent kids--readers theater, presentation at the 2007 TESOL Convention.

Acton, W. &. D. Lindsay.( 2007). Gesture Synchronized Speech,workshop at the 2007 TESOL Convention.

Acton, W. (2001). Focalspeak: Integrating rhythm and stress in speech pronunciation, in Murphy, J. and Byrd, P. (Eds.), Understanding the courses we teach: Local perspectives on English Language Teaching. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, pp. 197-217.

Acton, W. and C. Cope. (1999). Cooperative attending skills training for ESL students, in JALT Applied Materials volume, Kluge, D. and S. McGuire (Eds.), Cooperative language teaching in Japan, pp. 50-66.

Acton, W. (1998). The Syllablettes. Speak Out: IATEFL Pronunciation SIG Newsletter, 17, 4-8. 

Acton, W. (1997). Direct speaking instruction (and the mora-bound, focal-stress blues). The Language Teacher 21(9):7-12.

Acton, W. (1997). Seven suggestions of highly successful pronunciation teaching, The Language Teacher 21(2):21-25.

Acton, W. (1992). A kinesthetic approach to teaching English stress and rhythm, Bulletin of the Faculty of Commerce, Nagoya University of Commerce 36(2): 245-274.

Acton, W. (1984). Changing fossilized pronunciation, TESOL Quarterly 18(1):71-85.

Alexander Technique, The  (2008). (n.d.) Retrieved July 23, 2008 http://www.alexandertechnique.com/

Bolinger, D. (1983). Intonation and gesture. American Speech, 58(2), 156-174.

Brain Gym (2008). (n.d.). Retrieved July 14, 2008 http://www.braingym.org/

Brown, A. (2008). Pronunciation and good language learners. In C. Griffiths (Ed.), Lessons from good language learners (pp. 197-207). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Caldwell, R. (2008) (n.d.) Retrieved July 23, 2008 http://www.speechinaction.com/

Celce-Murcia, M., Brinton, D. & Goodwin, J. (1996). Teaching pronunciation: A reference for teachers of English to speakers of other languages. New York: Cambridge University Press. 

Chela-Flores, B. (1998). Teaching English rhythm: From theory to practice. Caracas: Fondo Editorial Tropykos. 

Cook, A. & R. Bradshaw. (2002). Toward integration: One eye at a time, 2^nd Edition. Vancouver, B.C.: SightPsych Seminars Incorporated.

Cook, A. & R. Bradshaw. (2008). One-eye Integration Therapy: Client  Handbook. Vancouver, B.C.: SightPsych Seminars Incorporated.

Damasio, A. (1999). The feeling of what happens: body and emotion in the making of consciousness. New York: Harcourt Brace & Co.

EMDR (2008).  (n.d.). Retrieved July 14, 2008,  http://www.emdr.com/

Field, J.  (2005). Intelligibility and the listener: The role of lexical stress. in Levis, J. 2005. (Ed.) Special Issue volume of TESOL Quarterly on pronunciation. New York: TESOL, 399-424.

Gelb, M. (1981). Body learning: an introduction to the Alexander Technique. New York: Delilah Books.

Gilbert, J. (2004). Clear speech: Pronunciation and listening comprehension in North American English. Student's book (3rd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press.

Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of mind: The theory of multiple intelligences. New York: Basic Books.

Grant, L. (2007). Well said intro: Pronunciation for clear communication. Boston, MA: Thompson Heinle.

Hahn, L. & W. Dickerson. (2004). Speechcraft: Discourse pronunciation for advanced learners. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Jenkins, J. (2005). Research in teaching pronunciation and intonation. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics 24:109-125.

Jenkins, J. (2000). The phonology of English as an international language. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Kunce, J., C. Cope, and R. Newton, (1991). Personal Styles Inventory, Journal of Counseling and Development, 70, pp. 334-341.

Lantolf, J. P. (Ed.). (2000). Sociocultural theory and second language learning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Lessac, A. (1984). Body wisdom: The use and training of the human body. New York: Drama Book Specialists.

Lessac, A. (1967). The use and training of the human voice, 2nd Edition, New York: Drama Book Specialists.

Levis, J. (2007). (Powerpoint from TESOL 2007 presentation) Retrieved 5/20/2007: http://jlevis.public.iastate.edu/intelligibility.ppt

Levis, J. (2005). (Ed.) Special Issue volume of TESOL Quarterly on pronunciation. New York: TESOL.

McCafferty, S. G. & Stam, G. (Eds.). (2008). Gesture: Second language acquisition and classroom research. New York: Routledge.

MIT Touchlab. (2007).  (Retrieved on 5/13/2007)  (n.d.). Retrieved July 14, (n.d.). Retrieved July 14, http://www.touchlab.mit.edu/index.html

Morley, J.( 2001). Improving Spoken English: An intensive personalized program in perception, Pronunciation, Practice in Context. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Morley, J. (1994). Multidimensional curriculum design for speech-pronunciation instruction. In J. Morley (Ed.), Pronunciation pedagogy and theory: New views, new directions (pp. 64-91). Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

Morley, J. (1991). Rapid review of vowels and prosodic contexts. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Morley, J. (1991). The pronunciation component in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. TESOL Quarterly, 25(3), 481-520.

MSU/ASL (2008). (n.d.). Retrieved July 14, http://www.commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.html

Munro, M. (2003). A primer on accent discrimination in the Canadian context. TESL Canada Journal, 20(2), 38-51.

Murphy, J. (1991). Oral communication in TESOL: Integrating speaking, listening, and pronunciation. TESOL Quarterly, 25(2), 51-76.

One-eye Integration Therapy. (2008). Retrieved July 26, 2008, http://www.oneeyeintegration.com

Pickering, L.(2006). Current research on intelligibility in English as a lingua franca, in Annual Review of Applied Linguistics 26:219-233

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). (2008) Retrieved July 26, 2008 http://www.nlp.com.au/books.html

Riggenbach, H. (Ed.). (2000). Perspectives on Fluency. Ann ArborI: The University of Michigan Press.

Schumann, J., Crowell, S. E., Jones, N. E., Lee, N., Schuchert, S. A. & Wood, L. A. (2004). The neurobiology of learning: Perspectives from second language acquisition. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Setter, J. (2006). Speech rhythm in world Englishes: The case of Hong Kong. TESOL Quarterly, 40(4), 763-782.

Stevick, E. (1976). Memory, meaning and Method. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle.

Swain, M. (2000). The output hypothesis and beyond: Mediating acquisition through collaborative dialogue. In J. Lantolf (Ed.), Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning. (pp. 97-124). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Swingle, P. (1998). Neurofeedback treatment of pseudoseizure disorder. Biological Psychiatry 44:1196-1199.

Taylor, D. S. (1991). Non-native speakers and the rhythm of English. In A. Brown (Ed.), Teaching English pronunciation: A book of readings (pp. 235-244). New York: Routledge.

Wilson, S., Becker, L., & Tinker, H. (1995). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for psychologically traumatized individuals. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 63, 928-937.

Wong, R.  (1987).  Teaching pronunciation:  Focus on English rhythm and intonation.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ:  Prentice Hall.