Psychology

The contributions of the interdisciplinary study of language to an understanding of mind

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Carpendale & Lewis (C&L) emphasize the importance of viewing language as activity. In this commentary I push further their claim by highlighting how constructions, rather than words, are the appropriate unit of analysis. In addition, I suggest how a discussion of indexicality paves the way for a better understanding of how language provides a powerful tool for children's construction of mind.

Publication Title

Behavioral and Brain Sciences

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Volume

27

Issue

1

First Page

101

Last Page

102

ISSN

0140-525x

DOI

10.1017/s0140525x04270030

Keywords

language acquisition, children

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