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Learning About Language is an exciting and ambitious series of
introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and
related areas. The books are designed for students of linguistics
and those who are studying language as part of a wider course. An
Introduction to Psycholinguistics examines the psychology of
language as it relates to learning, mind and brain as well as to
aspects of society and culture. How do we learn to speak and to
understand speech? Is language unique to humans? Does language
influence culture? Using non-technical language, and providing
concrete examples, the authors explore: How children learn to speak
and read their native language Deaf language education Case studies
of wild children and animals and what we can learn from these
Second language acquisition, second language teaching methods, and
the problems associated with bilingualism Language and the brain
The relationship between thought and language In this new edition
the authors propose a radical new theory of grammar natural grammar
which unlike other theories can account for both speech
comprehension and speech production. Also taking into account the
extensive growth in theory, research and practice, this new edition
is an accessible and focused introduction to the key issues and the
latest research in the field of psycholinguistics.
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