Grammar Flashcards
1
Q
When is the telegraphic stage?
A
2-3 years old
2
Q
What are the features of the telegraphic stage?
A
- basic negatives and questions
- 3 words or more
- mostly verbs and nouns
3
Q
When is the post telegraphic stage?
A
3 years plus
4
Q
What are the features of the post telegraphic stage?
A
Auxiliaries Conjunctions Articles Prepositions Inflections Accurate questions and negatives
5
Q
Who developed the cognitive theory?
A
Jean Piaget
6
Q
What is the belief of the cognitive theory?
A
- language development takes place alongside cognitive development
- linked to intellectual growth
- has to understand the concept before they are able to acquire language that expresses it
- eg counting, colours, object permenance
7
Q
Who developed the interactionist theory?
A
Bruner
8
Q
What are the beliefs of the interactionist theory?
A
- stresses the importance of the role of the caregiver
- CDS supports acquisition of language
- some cultures do not use CDS and language is still acquired globally
9
Q
Who developed innateness theory?
A
Naom Chomsky
10
Q
What are the beliefs of the innateness theory?
A
- child’s brain contains language learning mechanisms
- learn language by acquiring rules
