Language Development: An Introduction, 10th Edition by Robert E. Owens provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the intricate journey of language acquisition. This essential resource offers a clear, cohesive overview encompassing all critical domains of language development, including syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics. Each concept is meticulously explained to ensure understanding for students at all levels, reinforced by robust pedagogical features designed to enhance learning. These aids include thought-provoking discussion questions, clearly defined chapter objectives, reflective prompts, and key takeaway boxes that highlight main points. Through a wealth of real-world examples, the book illuminates the general process of how children learn to communicate, with a specific focus on development in English, while consistently underscoring the unique patterns of individual communication growth.
The 10th Edition is meticulously updated to reflect current trends and challenges in the field, offering insights into the complexities faced by educators in today’s diverse classrooms. This edition boasts an increased number of child language examples, enhanced readability through more thorough explanations and clarifications, and incorporates the latest research with hundreds of new references. Furthermore, it features a streamlined discussion of reading comprehension, integrates practical learning theories, and more, ensuring readers are equipped with the most relevant and up-to-date information available.
Book Details:
- Author: Robert Owens
- Edition: 10th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- ISBN-10: 135206480
- ISBN-13: 978-0135206485
- Publication Date: April 19, 2019