Introduction to Language Development

Description

This textbook is designed for use in language acquisition courses in undergraduate and graduate speech-language pathology programs to facilitate both teaching and learning. Complex terminology and theories are explained through definitions and examples to assure that students are able to grasp the content. Within the second edition of this text, students are presented with language factors -- syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology, and pragmatics -- as well as the cognitive abilities that underlie language development. Contents Preface Acknowledgments Contributors 1 An Introduction to Language Acquisition Chapter Objectives Communication, Speech, and Language Form Content Use Written Language Cognition Language Differences Summary Key Words Study Questions References 2 An Introduction to Theories of Language Development Chapter Objectives Principles and Parameters Theory Social Interaction Theory Cognitive Theory Emergentism Summary Factors and Approaches Drawn from Language Development Theories Key Words Study Questions References 3 The Brain and Cognitive, Speech, and Language Development Chapter Objectives Skills Associated with the Brain The Structure of the Neuron The Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System The Two Hemispheres of the Cerebrum: Right and Left Lobes The Four Lobes of the Cerebrum and Speech, Language, and Cognitive Functions The Arcuate Fasciculus Subcortical Structures and Functions The Brainstem Cognitive Functions and the Brain Summary Key Words Study Questions References 4 Infant and Toddler Language Development Chapter Objectives An Overview of Infant and Toddler Language Development Infant Perception and Production Parent and Child Interaction Early Language Development Joint Attention and Joint Action Phonological Development Cognitive Development The Development of Humor Schemas The Development of Play Morphological Development Morphophonology Syntactic Development Pronoun Acquisition Verbs The Development of Negative, Interrogative, and Imperative Sentence Forms Semantic Development Pragmatic Development Narrative Development Summary Key Words Study Questions References 5 Preschool Language Development Chapter Objectives An Overview of Preschool Language Development Cognitive Development Linguistic Development Syntactic Development Semantics Metalinguistic Awareness Pragmatics Humor Summary Key Words Study Questions References 6 Language Development in Middle and Late Childhood and Adolescence Chapter Objectives Language in Middle and Late Childhood and Adolescence: Sources of Development Metalinguistic Awareness Semantics Syntactic and Morphological Development Pragmatic Development Literacy Skills in Early, Middle, and Later Grades Summary Key Words Study Questions References 7 The Development of Literacy Skills Chapter Objectives The Development of Literacy Emergent Literacy Development of Code-Related Literacy Literacy Developmental Milestones (Meaning Related) Supporting Literacy Development in the Preschool Years Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years Supporting Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years Literacy Development in Adolescence Supporting Adolescent Literacy Development Summary Key Words Study Questions References 8 Bilingual Children’s Language Development: Assessment and Intervention Myth or Fact? Chapter Objectives What’s in a Name? Complexity in Defining Bilingual Bilingual Speech and Language Acquisition Language Development in Second-Language Acquisition Transfer and Code-Mixing Language Loss/Language Disorder Assessment of Speech and Language Disorders in Bilingual Children Intervention Myth or Fact? Revisited Summary Key Words Study Questions References 9 Language Development and Hearing An Overview of the Role of Hearing in Language Development Chapter Objectives An Explanation of Hearing Abilities Types of Hearing Loss Normal Hearing Sensitivity in Children Hearing Assessment Sound Intensity and Frequency The Impact of a Hearing Loss on Language Development Age of Onset of Hearing Loss Signs of a Hearing Loss Intervention Devices Used for Hearing Habilitation: FM Systems, Hearing Aids, and Cochlear Implants Summary Key Words Study Questions References Glossary Index