Language understanding

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This book provides an up-to date, in depth treatment off the major issues, theories and findings in language research. It introduces a representative selection of different research methods and the reader is encouraged, by means of activities and self assessment questions, to become an active participant in cognitive psychology.

It is divided into three parts, each of which introduces a different approach to language understanding. Part I explores the various types of linguistic knowledge required for effective communication. Part II concentrates on the linguistic representation and processes which underlie language use. Part III introduces several computer models of language understanding. Finally, the overview reiterates one of the main themes of the book. the interaction between different types of knowledge in language processing.