Development of Nominal Inflection in First Language Acquisition: A Cross-Linguistic Perspective

Stephany, Ursula (Editor)/ Voeikova, Maria D. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 3110188406 / ISBN 13: 9783110188400

Published by Walter De Gruyter Inc, 2009

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1st edition. 448 pages. 9.00x6.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development of Nominal Inflection in First Language Acquisition: A Cross-Linguistic Perspective
• Publisher: Walter De Gruyter Inc
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3110188406
• ISBN 13: 9783110188400
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.67 kilograms

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Synopsis

The crosslinguistic studies of the early developmental stages of number, case, and gender in twelve typologically different languages with eight genetic affiliations follow a functional-constructivist approach. Some issues addressed are mean size of paradigms, percentage of base forms, and productivity. One of the main findings is that the typological characteristics of the language acquired influence the process of inflectional development.

About the Author

Ursula Stephany, University of Cologne, Germany; Maria Voeikova, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia.