Search for dissertations about: "paralinguistic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word paralinguistic.

2. 1. Modelling Paralinguistic Conversational Interaction : Towards social awareness in spoken human-machine dialogue

   Author : Daniel Neiberg; Joakim Gustafson; Nigel Ward; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Parallel with the orthographic streams of words in conversation are multiple layered epiphenomena, short in duration and with a communicativepurpose. These paralinguistic events regulate the interaction flow via gaze,gestures and intonation. READ MORE

4. 2. The Voice Source in Speech Communication - Production and Perception Experiments Involving Inverse Filtering and Synthesis

   Author : Christer Gobl; KTH; []
   Keywords : Voice source dynamics; glottal source parameters; source-filter interaction; voice quality; phonation; perception; affect; emotion; mood; attitude; paralinguistic; inverse filtering; knowledge-based; formant synthesis; LF model; fundamental frequency;

   Abstract : This thesis explores, through a number of production andperception studies, the nature of the voice source signal andhow it varies in spoken communication. Research is alsopresented that deals with the techniques and methodologies foranalysing and synthesising the voice source. READ MORE

5. 3. Semantic Framing of Speech : Emotional and Topical Cues in Perception of Poorly Specified Speech

   Author : Björn Lidestam; Björn Lyxell; Staffan Hygge; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Speech perception; speechreading; facial expressions; priming; phonemes; semantics; lipreading; auditory perception; cognition; paralinguistics; emotional content; Läppavläsning; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to test the effects of paralinguistic (emotional) and prior contextual (topical) cues on perception of poorly specified visual, auditory, and audiovisual speech. The specific purposes were to (1) examine if facially displayed emotions can facilitate speechreading performance; (2) to study the mechanism for such facilitation; (3) to map information-processing factors that are involved in processing of poorly specified speech; and (4) to present a comprehensive conceptual framework for speech perception, with specification of the signal being considered. READ MORE

6. 4. Language Choice and Code-Switching in the Azerbaijani Community in Tehran : A conversation analytic approach to bilingual practices

   Author : Helena Bani-Shoraka; Carina Jahani; Gisela Håkansson; Jens Normann Jørgensen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Iranian languages; Language maintenance; Language shift; Code-switching; Style-shifting; Conversation analysis; Bilingualism; Azerbaijani; Persian; Language policy; Iranska språk - allmänt; iranska språk; Iranian Languages;

   Abstract : This study examines language choice and code-switching patterns found in the Azerbaijani speech community in Tehran, Iran. Two empirical studies have been combined. READ MORE

7. 5. Face in cyberspace : Facework, (im)politeness and conflict in English discussion groups

   Author : Ibolya Maricic; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; computer-mediated discourse; computer-mediated interaction; conflict management; discussion groups; face; facework; flaming; im politeness; strategies; verbal conflict; Languages and linguistics; Språkvetenskap; English language; Engelska språket; Human communication; Kommunikation mellan människor; Engelska med språkvetenskaplig inriktning; English;

   Abstract : The purpose of the current study is to explore the discourse strategies and linguistic resources employed by the participants in English electronic discussion fora when handling ‘face’ (public self-image) and conflict online.Two data sets were collected from the moderated Musiclassical mailing list and from the non-moderated alt. READ MORE