1st Edition

Psycholinguistics A Resource Book for Students

By John Field Copyright 2003
256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible 'two-dimensional' structure is built around four sections -... Read more
1. Introduction: key concepts in Pyscholinguistics  2. Development: data  3. Exploration: analysis and reflection  4. Extension: Psycholinguistic readings. Material for activities.  Further reading. References. Glossary.

Biography

John Field lectures and writes on psychological processes in language. He currently teaches at Kings College, London, UK.

'For students new to the discipline, Psycholinguistics is a well-written and accessible introduction to the field.'

'The strength of the book is the guiding questions and the reading instructions provided in each section.  These guidelines serve as discerning strategies for beginners to approach psycholinguistics.' - Jyh Wee Sew, Linguistische Berichte

'This book succeeds admirably in making the complex and diverse field of psycholinguistics clear and accessible, guiding readers through basic concepts and issues and then engaging them in more focused critical reflection... An invaluable resource for students which will foster their interest in the subject.' - Ema Ushioda, University of Warwick, UK

'An excellent introduction to the complex and sometimes bewildering field of psycholinguistics, covering the central issues in a way that is both comprehensive and accessible. In short, the book fills a real gap, and I will certainly be using it on the course I teach.' - Sushie Dobbinson, York St John College, UK