Mandarin lexical tone acquisition in cochlear implant users with prelingual deafness: A review

J Tan; R Dowell; A Vogel

Journal article

Mandarin lexical tone acquisition in cochlear implant users with prelingual deafness: A review

J Tan, R Dowell, A Vogel

American Journal of Audiology | AMER SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOC | Published : 2016

DOI: 10.1044/2016_AJA-15-0069

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this review article is to synthesize evidence from the fields of developmental linguistics and cochlear implant technology relevant to the production and perception of Mandarin lexical tone in cochlear implant users with prelingual deafness. The aim of this review was to identify potential factors that determine outcomes for tonal-language speaking cochlear implant users and possible directions for further research. Method: A computerized database search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was undertaken in June and July 2014. Search terms used were lexical tone AND tonal language, speech development AND/OR speech production..

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Richard Dowell Author

Adam Vogel Author

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Grants

Awarded by Australian Research Council

Funding Acknowledgements

The first author is undertaking a doctor of philosophy degree, funded by Australian Research Council Linkage Grant LP130100026, and an Australian Postgraduate Award from the University of Melbourne.