Peccei, Jean Stilwell
Child Language: A Resource Book for Students (Routledge English Language Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415281034
- author:
- Peccei, Jean Stilwell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Applied linguistics for ELT
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Child Language: A Resource Book for Students provides an accessible overview of language acquisition in children. This comprehensive resource introduces key theories and concerns, such as innateness and the role of input, and teaches students how to analyze children's language. The book covers topics including bilingual child development and atypical language development, while also providing classic readings by prominent figures in the field. With its innovative two-dimensional structure, Child Language offers a flexible approach to study, allowing readers to build gradually on their knowledge. Suitable for students with no prior knowledge of language acquisition, this resource book is an ideal starting point for understanding how children develop language skills.