Book
Ahead of Publication
Literacy at Work
Ultimate Native Language Attainment
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Tan Arda Gedik
Language:
English
Published/Copyright:
2026
About this book
Could learning to read and write affect speakers’ mental grammars? This book explores how literacy (or the lack thereof) shapes the comprehension and production of complex syntax among literate and illiterate speakers. Through innovative research, it reveals that native speakers do not always converge on the same grammatical structures, highlighting the pivotal role of written language in facilitating this acquisition. For those without literacy experience, nonverbal reasoning ability plays a crucial role in compensating for the lack of literacy when dealing with (complex) syntax. Literacy at Work challenges conventional views and offers fresh insights into the nature of linguistic competence.
Author / Editor information
Tan Arda Gedik, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany, & Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Publishing information
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook
planned publication:
April 29, 2026
eBook ISBN:
9783111679228
Hardcover
planned publication:
April 29, 2026
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111678795
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
10
Main content:
220
Illustrations:
4
Coloured Illustrations:
12
Tables:
25
eBook ISBN:
9783111679228
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111678795
Keywords for this book
Literacy; Grammatical comprehension; Complex syntax; Competence; Metalinguistic awareness; Nonverbal IQ
Audience(s) for this book
Scholars & students of Cognitive Linguistics, Psycholinguistics; Psychologists, Cognitive Scientists in literacy and L1
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