It is one of the central claims of construction grammar that constructions are organized in some kind of network, commonly referred to as the constructicon. This Element describes how the conception of the constructicon has changed in recent years and elaborates on some central claims of the multidimensional network approach.
An innovative study of grammar that explains how speakers' knowledge of grammar is emergent from domain-general processes of communication and cognition. Written in an accessible style and illustrated by numerous diagrams and examples, the book will appeal to researchers and students of linguistics, psycholinguistics and cognitive science.
Focusing on the developmental process, this book delves into the mechanisms by which children learn to construct complex sentences. It explores linguistic theories, cognitive development, and the role of social interaction in language acquisition. Through empirical research and case studies, the author presents insights into the stages of sentence complexity that children navigate, offering a detailed understanding of their linguistic growth and the factors influencing it.