Goodluck, Helen
Language Acquisition: A Linguistic Introduction (Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631173861
- author:
- Goodluck, Helen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 232
- Genre:
- Psycholinguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Language Acquisition: A Linguistic Introduction by Helen Goodluck This comprehensive introduction to language acquisition is designed for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in linguistics and cognitive science. It presents a framework for understanding language development using Chomskyan generative grammar, drawing on models from phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The book explores how children acquire language, examining the cognitive mechanisms involved and the nature of the input they receive. Extensively illustrated with visual aids, each chapter is accompanied by discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. A full bibliography provides a wealth of additional resources for those interested in learning more about this topic. With its clear and concise approach, Language Acquisition: A Linguistic Introduction is an ideal resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of language development and the cognitive processes involved.
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