Language development from theory to practice. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Pence Turnbull, Justice.
• Authors: Pence, Khara L; Justice, Laura M, 1968-
• Contents: Brief Contents Glossary Chapter 1 Language Development: An Introduction Chapter 2The Science and Theory of Language Development Chapter 3Building Blocks of Language Chapter 4 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Language Chapter 5 Infancy: Let the Language Achievements Begin Chapter 6 Toddlerhood: Exploring the World and Experimenting with Language Chapter 7Preschool: Building Literacy on Language Chapter 8 School-Age Years and Beyond: Developing Later Language Chapter 9 Language Differences and Disorders References Subject and Name index Contents Glossary 1 Language Development: An Introduction Focus Questions Important Terms What Is Language? Language Defined Language as a Module of Human Cognition How Does Language Relate to Speech, Hearing, and Communication? Speech Hearing Communication What Are the Major Domains of Language? Form, Content, and Use Components of Form, Content, and Use What Are Some Remarkable Features of Language? Acquisition Rate Universality Species Specificity Semanticity Productivity What Are Language Differences and Language Disorders? Language Differences Language Disorders Summary 2 The Science and Theory of Language Development Focus Questions Important Terms Who Studies Language Development and Why? Basic Research Applied Research What Are Some Major Approaches to Studying Language Development? Approaches to Studying Speech Perception Approaches to Studying Language Production Approaches to Studying Language Comprehension What Are Some Major Language Development Theories? Questions That Should Be Answered by Language Theories Major Language Development Theories How Do Language Development Theories Influence Practice? Linkage of Theory to Practice Instruction in English as a Second Language: Theory and Practice Practices Informed by Language Theories Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Theory, Science, and Practice Summary 3 Building Blocks of Language Focus Questions Important Terms What Is Phonological Development? Phonological Building Blocks Influences on Phonological Development What Is Morphological Development? Morphological Building Blocks Influences on Morphological Development What Is Syntactic Development? Syntactic Building Blocks Influences on Syntactic Development Influences on Syntactic Development What Is Semantic Development? Semantic Building Blocks Influences on Semantic Development What Is Pragmatic Development? Pragmatic Building Blocks Influences on Pra.
• Edition: Second edition, Pearson new international edition
• Publisher Details: Harlow : Pearson Education Limited
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (ii, 403 pages :), illustrations
• Subjects: 401.93; Language acquisition; Language Development; Langage -- Acquisition; Language acquisition; Industrial or vocational training; Phonetics, phonology; Speech & language disorders & therapy; Languages; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781292056296; 1292056290
• Related ISBNs: 9781292041421
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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