Rebecca Lurie Starr
Biographic Data
| ID | 120234 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rebecca Lurie Starr |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rebecca Lurie |
| FAMILY NAME | Starr |
| SIGNATURE | STARR R L |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Singapore |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6327-5296 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 68 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Constructing and Satirizing Masculinity via “Fizzy Voice” on Chinese Social Media
Social change and increasing transnational contact in Mainland China have resulted in a proliferation of masculine styles and in discourse contesting their acceptability. In this study, we examine the construction and satirization of “fizzy voice,” a newly enregistered masculine vocal style associated with low pitch, narrow pitch range, and creaky phonation. Through multimodal content analysis of videos shared on Chinese social media, we demonstr…
Perceptions of inter-turn silence after requests in standard and colloquial Singapore English
This study explores how ‘formality’ distinctions affect interactional norms. We investigated whether features associated with Standard and Colloquial Singapore English influence listeners’ perceptions of delay in response to requests. Because silence after requests has reliably been shown to engender a sense of hesitancy, we examine whether speaker guise (in formal versus colloquial styles) affects listener perceptions of willingness to help a fr…
Clip Voice
The participatory culture of social media allows women's voices to be heard but also parodied and policed. On Chinese social media platforms, where performers rapidly adopt and transform vocal trends for engagement, discourse on gendered vocal styles has proliferated. This study examines the phenomenon of "clip voice," a newly enregistered feminine vocal style in China characterized by high pitch and creaky phonation. Using quantitative acoustic …
Keep calm, stay safe, and drink bubble tea
Advertisements employ multimodal configurations of semiotic resources in an effort to lead consumers to draw particular meanings from desired consumption behaviors. This analysis examines the deployment of such resources in advertising during the global Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on the Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. We identify five discourses that offer distinct framings of Covid-19 as a challenge for workers, a wellness issue, a threat …
Variation and contact-induced change in Javanese phonology among multilingual children in Indonesia
As Indonesian becomes more dominant in Indonesia, regional heritage languages, such as Javanese, may be increasingly influenced by phonological transfer. The extent of these effects may depend upon a speaker’s region and social background, as well as age of acquisition and proficiency in various languages. This study investigates the impact of these factors on the Javanese production among multilingual children in East Java. Specifically, we anal…
Variation and change in the languages of Indonesia
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Our graduates will have the edge”
Although Singapore schools are English-medium, Mandarin is a compulsory subject for students of Chinese heritage. As young Singaporeans increasingly speak English at home, the required study of Mandarin has become a source of anxiety for families. Mandarin ‘enrichment centers’, which provide supplementary language classes, leverage this anxiety in various ways, from promising top exam results to highlighting non-traditional pedagogical approaches…
The acquisition of L3 variation among early bilinguals
The present study investigates whether prior experience with formal study of an L2 influences L3 Korean learners’ Type 1 variation (i.e., use of obligatory forms) and Type 2 variation (i.e., variation between alternative acceptable variants). The patterns of variation in Korean argument realization of early bilingual learners (English-Chinese/Malay/Indonesian/Tamil) of L3 Korean were assessed in light of the distribution of variants present in cl…
Vowel system or vowel systems
The Manila variety of Philippine Hybrid Hokkien (PHH-M) or Lánnang-uè is a contact language used by the metropolitan Manila Chinese Filipinos; it is primarily comprised of Hokkien, Tagalog/Filipino, and English elements. Approaching PHH-M as a mixed language, we investigate linguistically and socially conditioned variation in the monophthongs of PHH-M, focusing on the extent to which the vowel systems of the three source languages have converged.…
Sexuality vs. sensuality
Online communities have recently developed a novel genre of performance aimed at triggering Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), a tingling sensation prompted by soft voices and other stimuli. In China, these performances were banned in 2018 due to a rise in sexually charged videos purporting to be ASMR. Through acoustic and content analysis, this study argues that, rather than ASMR being a vehicle for sexual content, conventional and sex…
Attitudes and exposure as predictors of -t/d deletion among local and expatriate children in Singapore
Although orientation towards local norms is increasing in Singapore, Singapore English (SgE) is still perceived by some as a nonnative variety. Variation in attitudes towards SgE may shape acquisition of SgE features by both Singaporean and expatriate children, who increasingly attend government schools. The present study investigates how the -t/d deletion patterns of 60 children reflect their attitudes and school setting. Significant correlation…
Variation and change in English /r/ among Tamil Indian Singaporeans
Singapore's multiethnic population has historically been found to differ in their use of a range of English features. As English continues to eclipse the country's other languages, it gains potential as a site for the performance of ethnic identity. At the same time, English‐dominant Singaporeans may be less likely to use features perceived as resulting from non‐native transfer. Integration policies and transnational migration have also arguably …
Inclusion, exclusion, and racial identity in Singapore's language education system
The multiethnic population of Singapore speaks a wide variety of languages, only four of which hold official status. We consider sociolinguistic issues that arise in connection with Singapore's Mother Tongue (MT) education policy, in which children are assigned a course of language study based on their racial heritage. A survey of Singaporeans from various backgrounds indicates that those of mixed and/or minority heritage do not identify strongly…
Third culture kids in the outer circle
Children acquiring sociolinguistic knowledge in transnational migration settings must learn to evaluate multiple languages and dialects in a fluid, multifaceted social landscape. This study examines the sociolinguistic development of local and expatriate children in Singapore and investigates the extent to which they share sociolinguistic knowledge and norms. One hundred fourteen children ages five to nineteen completed a region identification ta…
The role of formal L2 learning experience in L3 acquisition among early bilinguals
Early bilingualism is thought to facilitate language learning [Klein, E. C. (1995). Second versus third language acquisition: Is there a difference? Language Learning, 45(3), 419–466; Cromdal, J. (1999). Childhood bilingualism and metalinguistic skills: Analysis and control in young Swedish-English bilinguals. Applied Psycholinguistics, 20(1), 1–20]. The present study tests whether experience with formal study of an L2 conveys further advantages …
Sweet voice
Sweet voice', a distinctive Japanese vocal style, illustrates the role played by voice quality as a marker of authenticity in the construction of linguistic styles. The acoustic properties and sociopragmatic functions of sweet voice, as performed by professional voice actresses, are analyzed using data from anime programs, paraphernalia, and fan discourse. Sweet voice is shown to be connected to a traditional notion of Japanese femininity, and li…
Beyond the 2nd generation
The concept of immigrant generation is complex. Americans use the ordinal designations first-, second-, third-, even ‘1.5’-generation to refer to individuals' varying relationship to their family's moment of immigration. But these terms are much more fluid in practice than the rigidity of the numbers implies, and the nature of that fluidity is changing over time. Furthermore, different waves of immigration mean different experiences of generation…
A School for Politics
A School for Politics
Journal Article A School for Politics: Commercial lobbying and Political Culture in Early South Carolina. By Rebecca Starr. (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. xii, 218 pp. $45.00, ISBN 0-8018-5832-1.) Get access Robert Olwell Robert Olwell University of Texas, Austin, Texas Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 87, Issue 3, December 2000, Pages 1015–1016, https:…
Sexuality vs. sensuality
Online communities have recently developed a novel genre of performance aimed at triggering Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), a tingling sensation prompted by soft voices and other stimuli. In China, these performances were banned in 2018 due to a rise in sexually charged videos purporting to be ASMR. Through acoustic and content analysis, this study argues that, rather than ASMR being a vehicle for sexual content, conventional and sex…
Sweet voice
Sweet voice', a distinctive Japanese vocal style, illustrates the role played by voice quality as a marker of authenticity in the construction of linguistic styles. The acoustic properties and sociopragmatic functions of sweet voice, as performed by professional voice actresses, are analyzed using data from anime programs, paraphernalia, and fan discourse. Sweet voice is shown to be connected to a traditional notion of Japanese femininity, and li…
Inclusion, exclusion, and racial identity in Singapore's language education system
The multiethnic population of Singapore speaks a wide variety of languages, only four of which hold official status. We consider sociolinguistic issues that arise in connection with Singapore's Mother Tongue (MT) education policy, in which children are assigned a course of language study based on their racial heritage. A survey of Singaporeans from various backgrounds indicates that those of mixed and/or minority heritage do not identify strongly…
Variation and change in English /r/ among Tamil Indian Singaporeans
Singapore's multiethnic population has historically been found to differ in their use of a range of English features. As English continues to eclipse the country's other languages, it gains potential as a site for the performance of ethnic identity. At the same time, English‐dominant Singaporeans may be less likely to use features perceived as resulting from non‐native transfer. Integration policies and transnational migration have also arguably …
Keep calm, stay safe, and drink bubble tea
Advertisements employ multimodal configurations of semiotic resources in an effort to lead consumers to draw particular meanings from desired consumption behaviors. This analysis examines the deployment of such resources in advertising during the global Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on the Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. We identify five discourses that offer distinct framings of Covid-19 as a challenge for workers, a wellness issue, a threat …
Third culture kids in the outer circle
Children acquiring sociolinguistic knowledge in transnational migration settings must learn to evaluate multiple languages and dialects in a fluid, multifaceted social landscape. This study examines the sociolinguistic development of local and expatriate children in Singapore and investigates the extent to which they share sociolinguistic knowledge and norms. One hundred fourteen children ages five to nineteen completed a region identification ta…
Attitudes and exposure as predictors of -t/d deletion among local and expatriate children in Singapore
Although orientation towards local norms is increasing in Singapore, Singapore English (SgE) is still perceived by some as a nonnative variety. Variation in attitudes towards SgE may shape acquisition of SgE features by both Singaporean and expatriate children, who increasingly attend government schools. The present study investigates how the -t/d deletion patterns of 60 children reflect their attitudes and school setting. Significant correlation…
The role of formal L2 learning experience in L3 acquisition among early bilinguals
Early bilingualism is thought to facilitate language learning [Klein, E. C. (1995). Second versus third language acquisition: Is there a difference? Language Learning, 45(3), 419–466; Cromdal, J. (1999). Childhood bilingualism and metalinguistic skills: Analysis and control in young Swedish-English bilinguals. Applied Psycholinguistics, 20(1), 1–20]. The present study tests whether experience with formal study of an L2 conveys further advantages …
Our graduates will have the edge”
Although Singapore schools are English-medium, Mandarin is a compulsory subject for students of Chinese heritage. As young Singaporeans increasingly speak English at home, the required study of Mandarin has become a source of anxiety for families. Mandarin ‘enrichment centers’, which provide supplementary language classes, leverage this anxiety in various ways, from promising top exam results to highlighting non-traditional pedagogical approaches…
A School for Politics
A School for Politics
Journal Article A School for Politics: Commercial lobbying and Political Culture in Early South Carolina. By Rebecca Starr. (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. xii, 218 pp. $45.00, ISBN 0-8018-5832-1.) Get access Robert Olwell Robert Olwell University of Texas, Austin, Texas Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 87, Issue 3, December 2000, Pages 1015–1016, https:…
Beyond the 2nd generation
The concept of immigrant generation is complex. Americans use the ordinal designations first-, second-, third-, even ‘1.5’-generation to refer to individuals' varying relationship to their family's moment of immigration. But these terms are much more fluid in practice than the rigidity of the numbers implies, and the nature of that fluidity is changing over time. Furthermore, different waves of immigration mean different experiences of generation…
The role of formal L2 learning experience in L3 acquisition among early bilinguals
Early bilingualism is thought to facilitate language learning [Klein, E. C. (1995). Second versus third language acquisition: Is there a difference? Language Learning, 45(3), 419–466; Cromdal, J. (1999). Childhood bilingualism and metalinguistic skills: Analysis and control in young Swedish-English bilinguals. Applied Psycholinguistics, 20(1), 1–20]. The present study tests whether experience with formal study of an L2 conveys further advantages …
Sweet voice
Sweet voice', a distinctive Japanese vocal style, illustrates the role played by voice quality as a marker of authenticity in the construction of linguistic styles. The acoustic properties and sociopragmatic functions of sweet voice, as performed by professional voice actresses, are analyzed using data from anime programs, paraphernalia, and fan discourse. Sweet voice is shown to be connected to a traditional notion of Japanese femininity, and li…
Third culture kids in the outer circle
Children acquiring sociolinguistic knowledge in transnational migration settings must learn to evaluate multiple languages and dialects in a fluid, multifaceted social landscape. This study examines the sociolinguistic development of local and expatriate children in Singapore and investigates the extent to which they share sociolinguistic knowledge and norms. One hundred fourteen children ages five to nineteen completed a region identification ta…
Inclusion, exclusion, and racial identity in Singapore's language education system
The multiethnic population of Singapore speaks a wide variety of languages, only four of which hold official status. We consider sociolinguistic issues that arise in connection with Singapore's Mother Tongue (MT) education policy, in which children are assigned a course of language study based on their racial heritage. A survey of Singaporeans from various backgrounds indicates that those of mixed and/or minority heritage do not identify strongly…
Attitudes and exposure as predictors of -t/d deletion among local and expatriate children in Singapore
Although orientation towards local norms is increasing in Singapore, Singapore English (SgE) is still perceived by some as a nonnative variety. Variation in attitudes towards SgE may shape acquisition of SgE features by both Singaporean and expatriate children, who increasingly attend government schools. The present study investigates how the -t/d deletion patterns of 60 children reflect their attitudes and school setting. Significant correlation…
Variation and change in English /r/ among Tamil Indian Singaporeans
Singapore's multiethnic population has historically been found to differ in their use of a range of English features. As English continues to eclipse the country's other languages, it gains potential as a site for the performance of ethnic identity. At the same time, English‐dominant Singaporeans may be less likely to use features perceived as resulting from non‐native transfer. Integration policies and transnational migration have also arguably …
The acquisition of L3 variation among early bilinguals
The present study investigates whether prior experience with formal study of an L2 influences L3 Korean learners’ Type 1 variation (i.e., use of obligatory forms) and Type 2 variation (i.e., variation between alternative acceptable variants). The patterns of variation in Korean argument realization of early bilingual learners (English-Chinese/Malay/Indonesian/Tamil) of L3 Korean were assessed in light of the distribution of variants present in cl…
Vowel system or vowel systems
The Manila variety of Philippine Hybrid Hokkien (PHH-M) or Lánnang-uè is a contact language used by the metropolitan Manila Chinese Filipinos; it is primarily comprised of Hokkien, Tagalog/Filipino, and English elements. Approaching PHH-M as a mixed language, we investigate linguistically and socially conditioned variation in the monophthongs of PHH-M, focusing on the extent to which the vowel systems of the three source languages have converged.…
Sexuality vs. sensuality
Online communities have recently developed a novel genre of performance aimed at triggering Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), a tingling sensation prompted by soft voices and other stimuli. In China, these performances were banned in 2018 due to a rise in sexually charged videos purporting to be ASMR. Through acoustic and content analysis, this study argues that, rather than ASMR being a vehicle for sexual content, conventional and sex…
Variation and contact-induced change in Javanese phonology among multilingual children in Indonesia
As Indonesian becomes more dominant in Indonesia, regional heritage languages, such as Javanese, may be increasingly influenced by phonological transfer. The extent of these effects may depend upon a speaker’s region and social background, as well as age of acquisition and proficiency in various languages. This study investigates the impact of these factors on the Javanese production among multilingual children in East Java. Specifically, we anal…
Variation and change in the languages of Indonesia
Preview this article: Variation and change in the languages of Indonesia, Page 1 of 1 /docserver/preview/fulltext/aplv.00015.int-1.gif
Our graduates will have the edge”
Although Singapore schools are English-medium, Mandarin is a compulsory subject for students of Chinese heritage. As young Singaporeans increasingly speak English at home, the required study of Mandarin has become a source of anxiety for families. Mandarin ‘enrichment centers’, which provide supplementary language classes, leverage this anxiety in various ways, from promising top exam results to highlighting non-traditional pedagogical approaches…
Keep calm, stay safe, and drink bubble tea
Advertisements employ multimodal configurations of semiotic resources in an effort to lead consumers to draw particular meanings from desired consumption behaviors. This analysis examines the deployment of such resources in advertising during the global Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on the Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. We identify five discourses that offer distinct framings of Covid-19 as a challenge for workers, a wellness issue, a threat …
Perceptions of inter-turn silence after requests in standard and colloquial Singapore English
This study explores how ‘formality’ distinctions affect interactional norms. We investigated whether features associated with Standard and Colloquial Singapore English influence listeners’ perceptions of delay in response to requests. Because silence after requests has reliably been shown to engender a sense of hesitancy, we examine whether speaker guise (in formal versus colloquial styles) affects listener perceptions of willingness to help a fr…
Clip Voice
The participatory culture of social media allows women's voices to be heard but also parodied and policed. On Chinese social media platforms, where performers rapidly adopt and transform vocal trends for engagement, discourse on gendered vocal styles has proliferated. This study examines the phenomenon of "clip voice," a newly enregistered feminine vocal style in China characterized by high pitch and creaky phonation. Using quantitative acoustic …
Constructing and Satirizing Masculinity via “Fizzy Voice” on Chinese Social Media
Social change and increasing transnational contact in Mainland China have resulted in a proliferation of masculine styles and in discourse contesting their acceptability. In this study, we examine the construction and satirization of “fizzy voice,” a newly enregistered masculine vocal style associated with low pitch, narrow pitch range, and creaky phonation. Through multimodal content analysis of videos shared on Chinese social media, we demonstr…
Linguistics (13 works) · Linguistic Variation and Morphology (11 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (9 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Art (4 works)