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LanguageA system of words and rules for combining words
to communicate thoughts and feelings
Components of language: Phonemes
Basic, smallest units of sound Individual sounds that letters make Most languages have 30-50 English has about 40
Components of language: Morphemes Smallest unit of language with meaning Can be words, prefixes, suffixes and compound
words
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-language.html
Grammar Rules for the combination and use of
words Syntax = combo of words to form phrases
& sentences Semantics = rules that govern the
meaning of words & sentences Proposed by Chomsky in the 1960s:
Surface Structure = the order of words in a sentence
Deep Structure = a representation of underlying meanings in sentences
See handout 8.15
Development of Language
Stages of development Cooing Babbling Single word stage Two-word stage
“telegraphic” Year 3…complex
sentencesTalking Twin Babies - PART 2 - OFFICIAL VIDEO.mp4
Learning Theory Conditioning &
imitation Focuses on the
role of modeling and rewards
Biological Basis Theory
Chomsky’s theory of innate language acquisition Genetic predisposition
to develop language Eric Lenneberg’s
Critical Period Hypothesis States that there is a
sensitive (critical) period for language development when learning a language is easier
Language Development
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/language-acquisition.html
Special Pre-Primer Activity: try to read by learning a new language
Secret of the Wild Child videos
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