
BOOKS - Learning Indigenous Languages: Child Language Acquisition in Mesoamerica (Stu...

Learning Indigenous Languages: Child Language Acquisition in Mesoamerica (Studies on Language Acquisition [Sola])
Author: Barbara Pfeiler
Year: January 1, 2007
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 4.8 MB
Language: English

Year: January 1, 2007
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 4.8 MB
Language: English

Book Learning Indigenous Languages: Child Language Acquisition in Mesoamerica Studies on Language Acquisition [Sola] Introduction: The book "Learning Indigenous Languages: Child Language Acquisition in Mesoamerica" is a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the process of language acquisition in six Mesoamerican indigenous languages, including Huichol Zapotec, Mayan languages such as Ch'ol, Tzeltal, K'iche', Yukatek, and Kanjob'al. The book is divided into three main sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of language acquisition and its relationship to culture and society. The first section explores the role of semantic properties and cultural context in language acquisition and socialization, while the second section delves into the methodology of cross-linguistic studies and the results of these studies. The third section discusses the importance of studying and understanding the process of technology evolution and its impact on human survival and unity. Section 1: Language Acquisition and Socialization Chapter 1: Ergativity and the Early Lexicon In this chapter, the authors examine the acquisition of ergative languages, specifically in the context of Huichol Zapotec and Mayan languages.
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