The Discovery of Spoken Language (Language, Speech, and Communication) (Language, Speech and Communication Series)

Peter W. Jusczyk

ISBN 10: 0262100584 / ISBN 13: 9780262100588

Published by Bradford Books, 1997

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Synopsis:

The Discovery of Spoken Language marks one of the first efforts to integrate thefield of infant speech perception research into the general study of language acquisition. It fillsin a key part of the acquisition story by providing an extensive review of research on theacquisition of language during the first year of life, focusing primarily on how normally developinginfants learn the organization of native language sound patterns.Peter Jusczyk examines the initialcapacities that infants possess for discriminating and categorizing speech sounds and how thesecapacities evolve as infants gain experience with native language input. Jusczyk also looks at howinfants' growing knowledge of native language sound patterns may facilitate the acquisition of otheraspects of language organization and discusses the relationship between the learner's developingcapacities for perceiving and producing speech.

Review: "The book presents an excellent overview of the field and will certainly serve as an important source of reference for speech perception and language acquisition researchers. At the same time, it contains many fascinating theoretical insights into the operation of basic principles of development that have the potential to inspire future research within and beyond the area of speech perception." Vera Kempe, Contemporary Psychology "This is a remarkable and important book. Jusczyk hascomposed a fine portrait of the infant listener and themany attempts to describe the beginnings of language. Thescope is comprehensive, and he has told the tale withrare style." Robert E. Remez, Professor of Psychology, Barnard College

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Discovery of Spoken Language (Language, ...
Publisher: Bradford Books
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket