Chomsky model of language

Question 1

summary of theory

Answer 1

language is genetically programmed, have ability to understand and use language regardless of other ability’s, become fluent in their language by 5/6

Question 2

what is the language acquisition device

Answer 2

are born with it,
allows children to develop and recognise language,
has evolved naturally.
has a critical period, childhood to adolescence,
instinctively know language,
child cant learn new language through imitation,
as grammer and syntax are irregular,
need experiance other people in using language.

Question 3

weakness

Answer 3

no scientific evidence to support the theory

Question 4

weakness

Answer 4

burner argued that socialinteractions is critical and has far more influence

Question 5

weakness

Answer 5

chomsky didnt take into concideration children with disabilitys or languade development problems.

Question 6

strength

Answer 6

children learning to speak never make grammer errors such as getting the subject verb and objects in the wrong order

Question 7

strength

Answer 7

adults deliberately said grammar wrong sentences children would notice

Question 8

strength

Answer 8

children say things that arnt correct grammatically, which they dont learn from others.

Question 9

strength

Answer 9

children go through similar stages of language acquisition at similar times regardless of language spoken.