Child Language Development: Milestones, Variation, and Theories
9781779564535
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Understanding how children acquire language is key to supporting their cognitive and social development. This book explores the milestones of language development, individual variations, and major theoretical frameworks, such as nativism and interactionism. It examines how factors like culture, environment, and multilingualism influence language acquisition. Students and professionals will gain insights into practical applications in early childhood education, speech therapy, and linguistic research.
Author Bio
Silvan Janković is a linguist and writer specializing in languages, literature, and culture, with a solid academic background in philology, particularly in Oriental Studies at the University of Belgrade. His professional experience is deeply rooted in linguistic work, including translation, transcription, and the annotation of linguistic data. As a trained philologist, his linguistic expertise spans several languages, including German, English, Serbian, Turkish, and Croatian. In his role as a language expert, Silvan has worked on projects involving linguistic accuracy, data annotation, and content writing. He also runs his own company, ELOQUIUM SJ, which provides creative writing and editing services. His career reflects his commitment to the intricacies of language and communication across a variety of fields.