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Explore a new perspective on how humans acquire their mother tongue with Reformulation and Acquisition of Linguistic Complexity. This academic work by Wiley addresses the complex nature of language as an object that remains both stable and perpetually evolving. By focusing on the reformulating principle, the text examines how children spontaneously apply linguistic rules during communication. The research is built upon a crosslinguistic study of children aged 6, 8, and 10 who speak French, Italian, Croatian, or Polish as their first language. Through the method of children retelling the same story, the book provides evidence that the acquisition of any mother tongue follows these specific reformulating patterns. This book is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in the interaction of syntax and semantics within discourse. It offers a deep look into the mechanics of language development across different linguistic backgrounds, providing a clear framework for understanding how linguistic complexity is built and maintained.

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Provides a new answer to questions regarding the appropriation and acquisition of a mother tongue.

Uses a crosslinguistic perspective featuring French, Italian, Croatian, and Polish speakers.

Analyzes the reformulating principle applied spontaneously by children during language use.

Examines the relationship between syntax and semantics within the context of discourse.

Based on practical observations of children aged 6, 8, and 10 retelling stories.

Offers insights into how language remains both stable and perpetually evolving.

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Wiley
Format
hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
24 April 2019
Listed Since
14 January 2019

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