Chomsky Flashcards
What was the idea Chomsky proposed?
Chomsky proposed the idea that we all are born with this innate knowledge of grammar that serves as a basis for language acquisition.
What is language acquisition device?
A theory that states that humans have an innate ability to learn language.
What is universal grammar?
All languages have certain types of speech and structures similar to all.
What is a language-rich environment?
A learning space that encourages the enhancement of children’s communication and language as a whole. This will take account into the physical, emotional, and sensory aspects.
What is the critical period hypothesis?
A theory in the study of language acquisition which states that there is a critical period in which the human mind can most easily acquire language. The first few years are the critical period to learn a language.
