CDS ( Child directed speech )

Question 1

What theory is CDS evidence for ?

Answer 1

Social interactionism theory

Question 2

Key features of CDS ?

Answer 2

• higher or melodic pitch
• more frequent or longer pauses
• slower and clearer speech
• repetition
• grammatically simple sentences
• more questions ) including tag questions and known answer questions)
• use of diminutives ( words that suggest a smaller version of what is being described, often with a suffix e.g. doggie )
• more frequent use of plural pronouns
  expansion ( where the caregiver might elaborate on an utterance given by a child )
• recasts ( where the caregiver might repeat a child’s utterance but provide a correct version )

Question 3

Why is CDS also used ?

Answer 3

pragmatical impact

Question 4

How does CDS help develop pragmatics ?

Answer 4

• CDS can build relationships between caregiver and child
• CDS can also help develop a child’s pragmatic awareness and introduce them to new social situations which is arguably as important as language development

Question 5

What pragmatical features can be developed by CDS ?

Answer 5

Schemas
turn taking
idioms

Question 6

How can CDS be challenged ?

Answer 6

Fis Phenomenon
Cultures in Papa New Guinea

Question 7

How can CDS be beneficial ?

Answer 7

• finding word boundaries is made easier due to the long pauses and slower tempo
• shorter utterances means utterances are simpler, which means they are easier to understand
• diminutives make words more memorable and fun