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Sugarman, Susan. 1983. Empirical versus logical issues in the transition from prelinguistic to linguistic communication. In Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick, ed. The transition from prelinguistic to linguistic communication. L. Erlbaum. pp. 133–145.

Publication type

Article in book

Publication language

English

Keywords

context of L1-acquisition | continuity of L1-acquisition | culture | innateness | onset of verbal behavior

Annotation

S. discusses four questions: Is there continuity between prelinguistic and linguistic communication? Are we innately constrained to develop language? What is the role of preverbal communication in language development? What are the causal implications for language development of environmental practices and crosscultural differences?