Items related to An Introduction to Child Language Development (Learning...

An Introduction to Child Language Development (Learning About Language) - Softcover

 
9780582087293: An Introduction to Child Language Development (Learning About Language)

Synopsis

This volume introduces the field of child language development studies, and presents hypotheses in an accessible, largely non-technical language, aiming to demonstrate the relationship between these hypotheses and interpretations of data. It makes the assumption that having a theory of language development is as important as having reliable data about what children say and understand, and it advocates a combination of both `rationalist' and more 'empiricist' traditions. In fact, the author overtly argues that different traditions provide different pieces of the picture, and that taking any single approach is unlikely to lead to productive understanding. Susan Foster-Cohen explores a range of issues, including the nature of prelinguistic communication and its possible relationship to linguistic development; early stages of language development and how they can be viewed in the light of later developments; the nature and role of children's experience with the language(s) around them; variations in language development due to both pathological and non-pathological differences between children, and (in the latter case) between the languages they learn; later oral language development; and literacy. The approach is distinctly psycholinguistic and linguistic rather than sociolinguistic, although there is significant treatment of issues which intersect with more sociolinguistic concerns (e.g. literacy, language play, and bilingualism). There are exercises and discussion questions throughout, designed to reinforce the ideas being presented, as well as to offer the student the opportunity to think beyond the text to ideas at the cutting edge of research. The accessible presentation of key issues will appeal to the intended undergraduate readership, and will be of interest to those taking courses in language development, linguistics, developmental psychology, educational linguistics, and speech pathology. The book will also serve as a useful introduction to students wishing to pursue post-graduate courses which deal with child language development.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Susan H. Foster-Cohen is Head of the Department of English at the University of London, The British Institute in Paris, France.

From the Back Cover

Learning about language
General Editors:
Geoffrey Leech and Mick Short (Lancaster University)
This volume introduces the field of child language development studies, and presents hypotheses in an accessible, largely non-technical language, aiming to demonstrate the relationship between these hypotheses and interpretations of data. It makes the assumption that having a theory of language development is as important as having reliable data about what children say and understand, and it advocates a combination of both rationalist and more 'empiricist' traditions. In fact, the author overtly argues that different traditions provide different pieces of the picture, and that taking any single approach is unlikely to lead to productive understanding.
Susan Foster-Cohen explores a range of issues, including the nature of prelinguistic communication and its possible relationship to linguistic development; early stages of language development and how they can be viewed in the light of later developments; the nature and role of children's experience with the language(s) around them; variations in language development due to both pathological and non-pathological differences between children, and (in the latter case) between the languages they learn; later oral language development; and literacy. The approach is distinctly psycholinguistic and linguistic rather than sociolinguistic, although there is significant treatment of issues which intersect with more sociolinguistic concerns (e.g. literacy, language play, and bilingualism). There are exercises and discussion questions throughout, designed to reinforce the ideas being presented, as well as to offer the student the opportunity to think beyond the text to ideas at the cutting edge of research.
The accessible presentation of key issues will appeal to the intended undergraduate readership, and will be of interest to those taking courses in language development, linguistics, developmental psychology, educational linguistics, and speech pathology. The book will also serve as a useful introduction to students wishing to pursue post-graduate courses which deal with child language development.
Susan H. Foster-Cohen is Head of the Department of English at the University of London, The British Institute in Paris, France.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Buy Used

Condition: Very Good
This book is in very good condition...
View this item

FREE shipping within United Kingdom

Destination, rates & speeds

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781138172883: An Introduction to Child Language Development (Learning about Language)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  113817288X ISBN 13:  9781138172883
Publisher: Routledge, 2016
Hardcover

Search results for An Introduction to Child Language Development (Learning...

Stock Image

-
Published by - -, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Paperback

Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780582087293

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2.87
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Cohen, Susan H.Foster- H.
Published by Routledge, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Softcover

Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. 1751356111. 7/1/2025 7:48:31 AM. Seller Inventory # U9780582087293

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2.89
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

-
Published by -, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Paperback

Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An Introduction to Child Language Development (Learning About Language) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780582087293

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2.92
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

Cohen, Susan H.Foster- H.
Published by Routledge, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Softcover

Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs5714580290

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 0.88
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 2.20
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Prof Susan H. Foster-Cohen
Published by Longman, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Paperback

Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0004409101

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.15
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Cohen, Susan H. Foster-
Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Softcover

Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP14001680

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.69
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Cohen, Susan H. Foster-
Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Softcover

Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP63420061

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.69
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Foster-Cohen, Susan H.
Published by Routledge, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Paperback

Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004116467

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2.62
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 2.80
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 3 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Cohen, Susan H.Foster-
Published by Routledge, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Soft cover First Edition

Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. WITH 230 PAGES , SOFT COVER , GOOD EX LIBRARY COPY BUT WITH NO UNPLEASING LIBRARY MARKINGS . Seller Inventory # KP/1269

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 3.90
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Foster-Cohen, S.H.
Published by Longman, 1999
ISBN 10: 0582087295 ISBN 13: 9780582087293
Used Softcover

Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780582087293. Seller Inventory # 9169545

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2.50
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 4.48
Within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

There are 26 more copies of this book

View all search results for this book