The fascinating first year
- ๐ค Speaker: Prof David Crystal (School of Linguistics and English Language, University of Wales, Bangor)
- ๐ Date & Time: Thursday 18 October 2007, 17:30 - 19:00
- ๐ Venue: GR06-7, English Faculty, 9 West Road (Sidgwick Site)
Abstract
A talk which begins by addressing the question, โWhen does language acquisition start?โ, and gives the answer, โMuch earlier than most people thinkโ. The focus is on early phonetic development, and on the distinctive nature of parent-child interaction. The talk is related to general issues concerning the functions of language encountered during the first year, especially the ludic function.
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Prof David Crystal (School of Linguistics and English Language, University of Wales, Bangor)
Thursday 18 October 2007, 17:30-19:00