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OverviewLanguage in Children provides a concise and basic introduction for students studying child language acquisition for the first time. Starting from the first sounds a child produces, this book covers all the stages a child goes through in acquiring a language. This title: Illustrates developmental stages from the recognition of sounds and words to the ability to hold a conversation, also covering bilingual upbringing and language disorders; Features real-life examples of all the phenomena discussed, from languages such as French, Spanish and Portuguese as well as English; Incorporates guidance on sources for further reading and exploration by chapter; Is supported by a companion website that includes exercises with links to real-world data in the CHILDES archive. Written by an experienced author and teacher, Language in Children is essential reading for students studying this topic. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eve V. ClarkPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9781138906075ISBN 10: 1138906077 Pages: 162 Publication Date: 23 August 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface 1. Where do Children Learn their First Language? 2. Recognizing and Producing Words 3. Mapping Meanings to Words 4. Using Language 5. Early Constructions 6. More Elaborate Constructions 7. Carrying on a Conversation 8. Perspectives, Viewpoints, and Voices 9. More than One Language at Once 10. Process in Acquisition General Resources and Further Reading IndexReviewsAuthor InformationEve V. Clark is Professor of Linguistics and Symbolic Systems at Stanford University, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |