5.3 Language development Flashcards
language
A form of communication, whether spoken, written, or signed, that is based on a system of symbols. Language consists of the words used by a community and the rules for varying and combining them.
infinite generativity
The ability to produce and comprehend an endless number of meaningful sentences using a finite set of words and rules.
phonology
The sound system of the language, including the sounds that are used and how they may be combined.
morphology
Units of meaning involved in word formation.
syntax
The ways words are combined to form acceptable phrases and sentences.
semantics
The meaning of words and sentences.
Pragmatics
The appropriate use of language in different contexts
What are the 5 rules for language system?
- Phonology
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Semantics
- Pragmatics
telegraphic speech
The use of short and precise words without grammatical markers such as articles, auxiliary verbs, and other connectives.
Broca’s area
An area in the brain’s left frontal lobe that is involved in speech production.
Wernicke’s area
An area in the brain’s left hemisphere that is involved in language comprehension.
aphasia
A loss or impairment of language ability caused by brain damage.
language acquisition device (LAD)
a system of principles that children are born with that helps them learn language, and accounts for the order in which children learn structures, and the mistakes they make as they learn.
Chomsky’s term that describes a biological endowment enabling the child to detect the features and rules of language, including phonology, syntax, and semantics.
child-directed speech
Language spoken in a higher pitch and slower speed than normal, with simple words and sentences.
Cooing
Starts around 2 to 4 months. A gurgling sounds that are made in the back of the throat and usually express pleasure.
