Introduction to Language Development
- Shelia M. Kennison - Oklahoma State University, USA
Language Acquisition & Development
There are between 4,000 and 6,000 languages remaining in the world and the characteristics of these languages vary widely. How could an infant born today master any language in the world, regardless of the language’s characteristics?
Shelia M. Kennison answers this question through a comprehensive introduction to language development, taking a unique perspective that spans the period before birth through old age. The text offers in-depth discussions on key topics, including: the biological basis of language, perceptual development, grammatical development, development of lexical knowledge, social aspects of language, bilingualism, the effect of language on thought, cognitive processing in language production and comprehension, language-related delays and disorders, and language late in life.
An in-depth text that covers all aspects of language development. A very useful guide for teacher trainees and childhood studies students.
This book should be considered as an excellent textbook at undergraduate level. It the process of language evolution at different ages. I was looking for such book. I highly recommend this title.
This would be ideal for those studying language development as a single subject. For teacher training it would be useful for additional reading for the student's own interest.
