An Introduction to Psycholinguistics

Natalia Sciarini Danny D. Steinberg

ISBN 10: 0582505755 / ISBN 13: 9780582505759

Published by Pearson Education, 2006

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Neu -How do we learn to speak and understand speech Is language unique to humans Psycholinguistics is the study of language as it relates to the mind and brain. The first edition of An Introduction to Psycholinguistics has established itself as a popular text for this fascinating area of linguistic study. This new edition provides students with an up-to-date, focused and accessible introduction to the key issues and the latest research information. 306 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582505755
• ISBN 13: 9780582505759
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 165H x 19D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 165 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 499 grams

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Synopsis

Learning About Language is an exciting and ambitious series of introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and related areas. The books are designed for students of linguistics and those who are studying language as part of a wider course.

An Introduction to Psycholinguistics examines the psychology of language as it relates to learning, mind and brain as well as to aspects of society and culture. How do we learn to speak and to understand speech? Is language unique to humans? Does language influence culture?

Using non-technical language, and providing concrete examples, the authors explore:

• How children learn to speak and read their native language
• Deaf language education
• Case studies of wild children and animals and what we can learn from these
• Second language acquisition, second language teaching methods, and the problems associated with bilingualism
• Language and the brain
• The relationship between thought and language

In this new edition the authors propose a radical new theory of grammar – natural grammar – which unlike other theories can account for both speech comprehension and speech production.

Also taking into account the extensive growth in theory, research and practice, this new edition is an accessible and focused introduction to the key issues and the latest research in the field of psycholinguistics.

About the Author

Friedrich Ungerer is Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Rostock, Germany. Hans-Jörg Schmid is Professor of Modern English Linguistics at the University of Munich, where he has also initiated the Interdisciplinary Centre for Cognitive Language Studies (ICCLS).