Acquisition of Korean

In chapters encompassing phonology, reading and writing, the lexicon, morphology, syntax, and semantics, Acquisition of Korean: The state of the art offers a comprehensive overview of research in each area, along with cutting-edge original studies. Designed to document, support, and inspire research in these areas and beyond, the volume also includes dedicated chapters on emerging areas, such as discourse pragmatics and the impact of socio-environmental factors. Chapters on second-language and heritage learners of Korean provide timely information about multicultural families in Korea, while atypical development is addressed in chapters on children with dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and Deaf children acquiring Korean sign language. With reviews of existing research and studies showcasing current trends and methodological advances, Acquisition of Korean is an invaluable reference for students, scholars, and practitioners in linguistics, language acquisition, developmental psychology, education, and speech-language pathology; it can also serve as a textbook and data source for cross-linguistic research.