Frequency effects in language acquisition :: defining the limits of frequency as an explanatory concept /

The book addresses a controversial current topic in language acquisition studies: the impact of frequency on linguistic structure in child language. A major strength of the book is that the role of input frequency in the acquisition process is evaluated in a large variety of languages, topics and th...

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Weitere Verfasser: Gülzow, Insa, 1967-, Gagarina, Natalia
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Berlin ; New York : Mouton de Gruyter, ©2007.
Schriftenreihe:Studies on language acquisition ; 32.
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Zusammenfassung:The book addresses a controversial current topic in language acquisition studies: the impact of frequency on linguistic structure in child language. A major strength of the book is that the role of input frequency in the acquisition process is evaluated in a large variety of languages, topics and the two major theoretical frameworks: UG-based and usage-based accounts. While most papers report a clear frequency effect, different factors that may be interacting with pure statistical effects are critically assessed. An introductory statement is made by Thomas Roeper who calls for caution as he id.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (vi, 416 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783110977905
3110977907
ISSN:1861-4248 ;

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