First language acquisition
Date
2009
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Cambridge University Press
Abstract
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This book has grown out of my research and teaching on first language acquisition,
where, over the years, I have expanded the range of topics to cover something
approaching what small children have to tackle as they take on the learning of a first
language, together with the many steps they then take on the way to becoming skilled
speakers. This book has also evolved over the years in light of repeated discussions
with colleagues and students on what we can – and can’t – assume about the process
of acquisition, and what each assumption buys – or fails to buy us – theoretically.
Keywords
Acquiring language, Modulating word meanings, Constructions and meanings