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Conventionality and contrast in language and language acquisition
Author(s) -
Clark Eve V.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cd.179
Subject(s) - contrast (vision) , psychology , developmental linguistics , linguistics , language acquisition , language development , comprehension approach , computer science , cognitive psychology , developmental psychology , language education , artificial intelligence , mathematics education , philosophy
Abstract Conventionality and contrast provide the pragmatic basis of language use for adults. These principles play a vital role in the process of acquiring a first language as children learn how to interact using language.