Kate Trott
The Child Language Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415281010
- author:
- Kate Trott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 384
- Genre:
- Language Arts ; Disciplines, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Child Language Reader provides an in-depth introduction to the most significant research in child language acquisition and development. This comprehensive resource brings together original research articles by international authors, covering various aspects of language development, including phonology, semantics, sociolinguistics, methodology, and bilingualism.
Organized into thematic sections with editorial introductions that explain key background and terminology, the book offers a guided exploration of child language. A substantial section on methodology provides practical insight into designing child language research, while an appendix on statistical analysis adds further support. With contributions from renowned authors, this reader covers a range of theoretical standpoints, providing a thorough overview of the field.