Kids talk
Carolyn Temple Adger
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Kids talk
Published
September 10, 1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9780195098921
ISBN-10
0195098927
Description
Between early childhood and adulthood, language acquisition is succeeded by a bloom of repertoire for managing interaction, a growing sensitivity to the relation of language and society, an expanding ability to wield power through the strategic use of language, and an increasing sophistication in framing speech activities. This book examines a wide range of language practices among school-age children and teenagers, using data from naturally occurring recorded talk and from careful observation of interaction in peer groups. The contributors analyze talk at play, at school, and at work, documenting the growing communicative skills of young people while always focusing on what young speakers themselves do with (and through) language. Theoretical constructs to which the contributors appeal include Goffman's notion of footing and Hymes' communicative competence, as well as multiple characterizations of discourse structure. The chapters show older children as strategic language users, dynamic actors who are often concerned with defining themselves as a distinctive group, different from adults, yet who just as often display proficiency at sophisticated discourse activities that presage those of adulthood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Kids talk?
This edition of Kids talk has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Kids talk?
For most readers, Kids talk typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Kids talk?
The estimated word count for Kids talk is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Kids talk?
Kids talk was written by Carolyn Temple Adger.
When was Kids talk published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 10, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.