Towards an explication of the role of child language in linguistic change
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1994
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Swarthmore College. Dept. of Linguistics
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Abstract
The acquisition of language is discussed in general. with particular consideration to the acquisition of
morphology in English. Child word creation is described. and the acquisition of various word creation
mechanisms is described. Parallels are drawn between historical changes in English and changes and
processes seen in child language. in an attempt to clarify the oft-assumed connection between child
language and language change.