Child Language
Author | : Matthew Saxton |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2010-03-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781412902311 |
ISBN-13 | : 1412902312 |
Rating | : 4/5 (312 Downloads) |
Download or read book Child Language written by Matthew Saxton and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-03-03 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acquisition of language is a staggering feat, yet one that all typically developing children manage by the time they reach school age. Child Language: Acquisition and Development presents the latest thinking and research on how children acquire or develop their first language, written and developed in a manner that will be stimulating and interesting for a range of undergraduate students. The reader is encouraged to adopt a critical stance throughout and weigh the evidence for themselves. Key features for the student include: boxes and exercises to foster an understanding of key concepts in language and linguistics; a glossary of key terms; suggestions for further reading; a list of useful websites at the end of each chapter; discussion points for use in class; and separate author and subject indexes. Child Language: Acquisition and Development is an indispensable textbook for undergraduate students in Psychology, Linguistics, Education and Childhood studies.