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First Language Acquisition: Method, Description and Explanation

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title First Language Acquisition: Method, Description and Explanation
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Ingram
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:588
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521349161
ClassificationsDewey:401.9 401/.9 401.9
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 7 September 1989
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A closely analyzed exposition of how children acquire language that explores the receptive and productive abilities of children in all core areas of language--phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Readers will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skill not only to interpret primary literature but to approach their own research with sophistication. While the descriptive facts that are currently available on first language acquisition are central to the book, its emphasis on methodology and explanation distinguishes this text from others. The various ways in which research is conducted is discussed in detail, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, leading to new perspectives on key theoretical issues.

Reviews

"Ingram's book has many fine facets...it stands alone as an intelligent summary of work in the normal acquisitional field." Language "Reading this book will thus deepen our overall understanding of language acquisition." Harvard Educational Review