Introduction to Language Development

by Sandra Levey

Introduction to Language Development provides an up-to-date yet comprehensible introduction to the complexity of language development. The textbook is designed for use in language acquisition courses in undergraduate and graduate-level courses in speech-language pathology programs. The primary components of language development (morphology, phonology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, literacy development, and multicultural and multi-linguistic differences) are presented in an uncomplicated manner, along with examples that illustrate children's speech and language behaviors. Key An Introduction to Language Development Workbook is also available to help reinforce student comprehension of the material in the textbook.

348 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2013