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Combining qualitative (Phonetics of Talk-in-Interaction) and quantitative (Empirical Phonology) methods offers a richer understanding of prosodic variation in discourse topic structure.

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  • Phonetics
  • Discourse Analysis

Background:

  • Formal and functional linguistic approaches to prosodic variation remain fragmented.
  • The Phonetics of Talk-in-Interaction (PTI) and Empirical Phonology (EP) represent distinct theoretical and methodological perspectives.
  • This division hinders a comprehensive understanding of prosodic phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate a multiple-methods approach integrating PTI and EP.
  • To demonstrate the utility of this combined approach in analyzing discourse topic structure and its prosodic correlates.
  • To bridge the gap between qualitative and quantitative analyses of speech variation.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of qualitative analysis from PTI with quantitative analysis from EP.
  • Application of the combined approach to the study of discourse topic structure.
  • Examination of prosodic cues such as fundamental frequency (F0) peak timing and speech rate variation.

Main Results:

  • A combined approach provides a more robust account of prosodic variation related to discourse topic structure.
  • Fundamental frequency (F0) peak timing variations are better explained by pitch accent distribution across topic structures.
  • Speech rate variations (local and global) are more effectively explained by integrating both frameworks.

Conclusions:

  • Combining PTI and EP offers enhanced explanations for speech data, particularly concerning prosody and topic structure.
  • This integrated methodology opens new research avenues previously inaccessible to individual approaches.
  • A multiple-methods approach is crucial for a holistic understanding of prosodic variation in linguistic research.