NATURE OF LANGUAGE

The textbook Nature of Language: The Psycholinguistics of Words provides a student-friendly introduction to the field of psycholinguistics, emphasizing the integrated nature of language processing and the complex interactions between comprehension and production. It explores how traditional linguistic notions help and hinder understanding of language behavior, investigates social and cultural aspects of psycholinguistics, describes the nineteenth-century foundations of psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics, and offers new perspectives about the future of words and language. It is an excellent primary textbook for undergraduate courses in psycholinguistics and psychology of language, as well as a valuable supplement for students of cognitive science, applied linguistics, and speech language pathology.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: WILEY

The captivating world of psycholinguistics is unveiled in this comprehensive and accessible introduction, designed specifically for students. With a focus on the cognitive processes underlying language processing, this textbook offers an exciting overview of the field. It requires no prior knowledge in linguistics or psychology, making it an ideal resource for those eager to delve into the complexities of human language.

The book's chapters are clear, engaging, and easy to read, employing a narrative style that captivates students and fosters a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Each concept is defined and explained in detail, providing students with the intellectual foundation they need to explore the cognitive processes of language behavior, consider new linguistic phenomena, and engage in critical thinking about unsolved problems.

Throughout the text, students are encouraged to engage with overarching questions about the nature of language as they learn how psycholinguistics translates conceptual inquiries into specific research questions. The book explores how traditional linguistic notions both help and hinder our understanding of how people use language, delving into social and cultural aspects of psycholinguistics. It also provides a historical overview of the nineteenth-century foundations of psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics, while offering fresh perspectives on the future of words and language.

To enhance the reading experience, the book features numerous images, charts, diagrams, and boxed sections that provide context for key concepts and developments. These pedagogical tools not only visually enrich the text but also aid in comprehension and retention.

Nature of Language is an excellent primary textbook for undergraduate courses in psycholinguistics and psychology of language, as well as a valuable supplement for students of cogni. It equips students with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their studies and pursue careers in fields related to language and cognition.

ISBN-13: 9780470655450