Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme - Softcover

 
9781483248608: Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme

Synopsis

Language and Perspectives on a Theme is a collection of papers that juxtaposes different perspectives on the definition of language and language behavior in relation to poverty.The book brings together a broad range of perspectives pertinent to language and poverty, specifically that of poor children. Topics on the language of the poor; how to construct effective language programs for the poverty child; biological and social factors in language development; and standardized assessment of the language of disadvantaged children are covered.Policy makers, social workers, language teachers, sociologists, psychologists, and educators will find the text invaluable.

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