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Constructing a language

Constructing a language

a usage-based theory of language acquisition

Michael Tomasello

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The author presents a comprehensive usage-based theory of language acquisition, based on evidence that children possess a linguistic ability interwoven with other cognitive abilities, rather than a self-contained 'language instinct'.

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OL Work ID
OL15251121W

Subjects

Cognition in childrenLanguage acquisition

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