Introduction to Language Development (Textbook S.) - Tapa blanda

"(A)n excellent comprehensive introduction to child language development since it presents an integrated model of the development of human communication. The ten chapters of the book are excellent and easy to follow. The margin notes, chapter summaries, review questions, and suggested readings are helpful to non-traditional and traditional students. The glossar, appendix, and index are invaluable to all learners." (Sister Arlene Brisbane, M.A., CCC-SLP, Silver Lake College, Manitowoe, Wisconsin)

Introduction to Language Development represents an excellent introductory level textbook that presents the basic concepts and terminology associated with each of the behavioral, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic aspects of developing language. The author describes each stage of language development clearly and succinctly, and presents the basic principles and data from an integrated perspective. This textbook enhances students' understanding of language development through integration of the subtle biological, cognitive, social, and behavioral dynamics that explain the development of language.