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Author(s): Sandra Levey
ISBN(s): 9781944883447, 1944883444
Edition: 2
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Year: 2019
Language: english
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ISBN 13: 9781944883430 

Author: Sandra Levey

Introduction to Language Development, Second Edition offers a highly accessible introduction to the complexities of language development. The textbook is designed for use in language acquisition courses in undergraduate and graduate speech-language pathology programs to facilitate both teaching and learning. Complex terminology and theories are explained through definitions and examples to assure that students are able to grasp the content. Within the second edition of this text, students are presented with language factors — syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology, and pragmatics — as well as the cognitive abilities that underlie language development. Multilingual and multicultural differences are explored throughout. Other highlights include:

  • Within each chapter, case studies, chapter objectives, and study questions are provided to support students’ understanding of the main points
  • Case studies allow instructors to involve students more fully in classroom discussion, along with developing their critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Chapter objectives allow students to understand the scope and goals of the chapter
  • Study questions allow instructors to engage students in discussions of the material and assure students grasp and retain the information
  • Tables and figures provide examples and evidence that elaborate and clarify the information presented
  • A comprehensive glossary of key words in each chapter helps students locate the definitions of key terms

New to this edition:

  • A PluralPlus companion website with multiple choice questions that assess students knowledge of the content in each chapter and PowerPoint lecture slides for instructors to present material from each chapter
  • Updated to reflect current research throughout
  • Expanded focus on evidence-based practice
  • Improved readability through the use of boxes, explanations, and definitions *A greater number of figures and tables for deeper comprehension

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Table of contents: 

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction to Language Development
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Contributors
  8. 1 An Introduction to Language Acquisition Sandra Levey
  9. Chapter Objectives
  10. Communication, Speech, and Language
  11. Form
  12. Content
  13. Use
  14. Written Language
  15. Cognition
  16. Language Differences
  17. Summary
  18. Key Words
  19. Study Questions
  20. References
  21. 2 An Introduction to Theories of Language Development Sandra Levey
  22. Chapter Objectives
  23. Principles and Parameters Theory
  24. Social Interaction Theory
  25. Cognitive Theory
  26. Emergentism
  27. Summary
  28. Factors and Approaches Drawn from Language Development Theories
  29. Key Words
  30. Study Questions
  31. References
  32. 3 The Brain and Cognitive, Speech, and Language Development Denise Cruz and Sandra Levey
  33. Chapter Objectives
  34. Skills Associated with the Brain
  35. The Structure of the Neuron
  36. The Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System
  37. The Two Hemispheres of the Cerebrum: Right and Left Lobes
  38. The Four Lobes of the Cerebrum and Speech, Language, and Cognitive Functions
  39. The Arcuate Fasciculus
  40. Subcortical Structures and Functions
  41. The Brainstem
  42. Cognitive Functions and the Brain
  43. Summary
  44. Key Words
  45. Study Questions
  46. References
  47. 4 Infant and Toddler Language Development Sandra Levey
  48. Chapter Objectives
  49. An Overview of Infant and Toddler Language Development
  50. Infant Perception and Production
  51. Parent and Child Interaction
  52. Early Language Development
  53. Joint Attention and Joint Action
  54. Phonological Development
  55. Cognitive Development
  56. The Development of Humor
  57. Schemas
  58. The Development of Play
  59. Morphological Development
  60. Morphophonology
  61. Syntactic Development
  62. Pronoun Acquisition
  63. Verbs
  64. The Development of Negative, Interrogative, and Imperative Sentence Forms
  65. Semantic Development
  66. Pragmatic Development
  67. Narrative Development
  68. Summary
  69. Key Words
  70. Study Questions
  71. References
  72. 5 Preschool Language Development Diana Almodovar and Sandra Levey
  73. Chapter Objectives
  74. An Overview of Preschool Language Development
  75. Cognitive Development
  76. Linguistic Development
  77. Syntactic Development
  78. Semantics
  79. Metalinguistic Awareness
  80. Pragmatics
  81. Humor
  82. Summary
  83. Key Words
  84. Study Questions
  85. References
  86. 6 Language Development in Middle and Late Childhood and Adolescence María R. Brea-Spahn and Sandra Levey
  87. Chapter Objectives
  88. Language in Middle and Late Childhood and Adolescence: Sources of Development
  89. Metalinguistic Awareness
  90. Semantics
  91. Syntactic and Morphological Development
  92. Pragmatic Development
  93. Literacy Skills in Early, Middle, and Later Grades
  94. Summary
  95. Key Words
  96. Study Questions
  97. References
  98. 7 The Development of Literacy Skills Sylvia F. Diehl
  99. Chapter Objectives
  100. The Development of Literacy
  101. Emergent Literacy
  102. Development of Code-Related Literacy
  103. Literacy Developmental Milestones (Meaning Related)
  104. Supporting Literacy Development in the Preschool Years
  105. Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years
  106. Supporting Literacy Development in the Elementary School Years
  107. Literacy Development in Adolescence
  108. Supporting Adolescent Literacy Development
  109. Summary
  110. Key Words
  111. Study Questions
  112. References
  113. 8 Bilingual Children’s Language Development: Assessment and Intervention Brian A. Goldstein
  114. Myth or Fact?
  115. Chapter Objectives
  116. What’s in a Name?
  117. Complexity in Defining Bilingual
  118. Bilingual Speech and Language Acquisition
  119. Language Development in Second-Language Acquisition
  120. Transfer and Code-Mixing
  121. Language Loss/Language Disorder
  122. Assessment of Speech and Language Disorders in Bilingual Children
  123. Intervention
  124. Myth or Fact? Revisited
  125. Summary
  126. Key Words
  127. Study Questions
  128. References
  129. 9 Language Development and Hearing Brian J. Fligor and Sandra Levey
  130. An Overview of the Role of Hearing in Language Development
  131. Chapter Objectives
  132. An Explanation of Hearing Abilities
  133. Types of Hearing Loss
  134. Normal Hearing Sensitivity in Children
  135. Hearing Assessment
  136. Sound Intensity and Frequency
  137. The Impact of a Hearing Loss on Language Development
  138. Age of Onset of Hearing Loss
  139. Signs of a Hearing Loss
  140. Intervention
  141. Devices Used for Hearing Habilitation: FM Systems, Hearing Aids, and Cochlear Implants
  142. Summary
  143. Key Words
  144. Study Questions
  145. References
  146. Glossary
  147. Index
  148. Backcover

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