Introduction to Language Development book

Introduction to Language Development There are between 4,000 and 6,000 languages remaining in the world and the characteristics of these languages vary widely. How could an infant born today master any language in the world, regardless of the language’s characteristics? Shelia M. Kennison answers this question through a comprehensive introduction to language development, taking a unique perspective that spans the period before birth through old age. Introduction to Language Development offers in-depth discussions on key topics, including: the biological basis of language, perceptual development, grammatical development, development of lexical knowledge, social aspects of language, bilingualism, the effect of language on thought, cognitive processing in language production and comprehension, language-related delays and disorders, and language late in life. About the Author Shelia M. Kennison (Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst) is Professor of Psychology at Oklahoma State University. She has a taught a variety of courses in psychology, including language development, statistics, and research design. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her bachelor’s degree in linguistics and psychology from Harvard University. Her research on language comprehension has received funding from the National Science Foundation, the Fulbright Foundation, and Psi Chi. She has published research articles in numerous journals, including Cognition, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, Journal of Memory and Language, and Discourse Processes. Her research includes studies of language processing in English as well as other languages, including Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, and Finnish. "The S&H cost of this item is to be paid in cash (not trade) and will be invoiced separately. The exact cost will vary depending on how much you purchase in a single order and where the order will be shipped. This item is stored in our South Beloit, IL warehouse and this item IS ELIGIBLE FOR A COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT. This means if you order multiples of this item or you add other items to your order that also ship from our South Beloit, IL warehouse, your shipping cost on a per unit basis will most likely decrease because chances are we will be able to ship all the items on your order in the same box to save you money. Additionally, if you are local to South Beloit, IL - you can pickup your order in person for free (no S&H charges). If viewing our other items listed on the marketplace, please look at the bottom of the description to see if the item explicitly states it is ELIGIBLE FOR A COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT. If you do not see this phrase on our listing, the item may not be able to be shipped in the same box as this item. Please call or text Mike with questions about S&H charges at 608-312-8252. Your item will not be set aside or reserved or ship until your S&H has been paid. Items are cross-posted for our cash customers and if there is a significant time delay to pay your S&H, the item may run out of stock." Created By: Jonnard Location: AMZ-MF Shelf #R1EI ASIN: 1412996066 EAN: 9781412996068