Bilingual Acquisition Theoretical Implications of a Case Study |
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Author:
| Deuchar, Margaret Quay, Suzanne |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-829973-8 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2001 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $52.00 |
Book Description:
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An intriguing case study of a young child who acquired English and Spanish from birth. Focusing on her language development before the age of two, it covers a wide range of areas including sounds, vocabulary, and early grammar. The authors consider a number of topical issues including the child's ability to select one language rather than the other, and the question of whether or not a bilingual child has one or two language systems from the very beginning.
An intriguing case study of a young child who acquired English and Spanish from birth. Focusing on her language development before the age of two, it covers a wide range of areas including sounds, vocabulary, and early grammar. The authors consider a number of topical issues including the child's ability to select one language rather than the other, and the question of whether or not a bilingual child has one or two language systems from the very beginning.