What do we know about the development of language, and what research will improve diagnosis of disorders and ensure effective intervention? Explore the answers in this in-depth study of language, both typical and atypical language development, and the evolutionary, biological, sociocultural, and cognitive factors that affect literacy acquisition.
Informed by the latest research in the field of second language acquisition and written entirely in Spanish, this book responds to the central questions that lie at the heart of learning Spanish as a second or foreign language. Each chapter examines the linguistic challenges and pitfalls involved in Spanish-language learning.
When do human beings begin producing gestures and how do they evolve throughout our cognitive and social development? This book investigates the rich and complex ways in which gesture precedes language development and then is used in conjunction with language across the lifespan.
Written for students as well as for mental health practitioners, the book provides extensive overviews of the research areas and includes experiments for the reader to complete that illustrate the main point of the text.
"By examining how our brains process language and find patterns, the intricacies of the language system itself, and even scientific breakthroughs in computer science and artificial intelligence, Keeping Those Words in Mind brings a brand new and interdisciplinary explanation for our ability to extract meaning from language"--
How do people learn nonnative languages? And is there one part or function of our brains solely dedicated to language processing, or do we apply our general information-processing abilities when learning a new language? This book presents an overview of the latter approach to adult second language acquisition.
What is it that makes language powerful? This book uses the psychoanalytic concepts of narcissism and libidinal investment to explain how rhetoric compels us and how it can effect change. It shows how the production of literary texts begins and ends with narcissistic self-love.
By understanding the processes that underlie language ability, we can help develop more effective ways to teach people to read and make the books they read easier to understand. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic issues in psycholinguistic research, including its history and the methodologies typically employed in research.
Rethinking Embodiment in Studies of Linguistic Behaviors
This book is a guide for language researchers who are considering the adoption of a transdisciplinary and multidimensional approach to language research. It aims to provide a n overview of each of the most popular physiological methods today, along with their applications in research, and basic data collection procedures.