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Peer reviewedBourhis, Richard Y.; Giles, Howard – Language Sciences, 1976
This experiment using the matched-guise technique in a natural setting shows that listeners' cooperative behavior can be influenced by a speaker's style of speech not only in a face-to-face situation, but also on the basis of voice cues alone. Broadness of pronunciation also influences reactions. (POP)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Language Attitudes, Language Role, Language Styles
Peer reviewedGiles, Howard; Bourhis, Richard Y. – Language Sciences, 1975
An investigation is reported which was designed to determine to what extent second generation male West Indians have accommodated to local white speech norms in the city of Cardiff. (RM)
Descriptors: Black Community, Black Dialects, Dialect Studies, Ethnic Groups
