Language Development

Language Development, 5th Edition, is a textbook by Erika Hoff that introduces the fundamental concepts and empirical research shaping the study of language acquisition. The text offers a balanced treatment of competing theoretical frameworks, helping readers evaluate differing perspectives and the scientific investigations that produced them.

Coverage surveys the history of the discipline alongside the biological bases that support language development. Hoff explores essential dimensions of linguistic growth, addressing phonological, lexical, and syntactic development.

The presentation also addresses the communicative foundations of language and the emergence of communicative competence. To aid study and coursework, the volume is available with InfoTrac Student Collections.