lesson 3 Flashcards
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LANGUAGE
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• Language is the the principal method
of human communication
consisting
of words used in a structured and
conventional way and conveyed by
speech
writing
• Language is a tool for:
• Communication
• Self-expression
• Learning
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT VS.
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
It refers to the growth and improvement of language skills over
time. It involves linguistic competence (the use of language
through the expression and interpretation of concepts
thoughts
feelings
facts
discussions)
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
It refers specifically to the process by which individuals
learn language.
DEVELOPING LANGUAGE
• Children learn complex structure
rules
language
• Newborns prefer:
• sounds of their mothers’ voices
• Motherese or parentese
• infant-directed speech
• pitch and tone qualities
• sing-song rhythm
• Preverbal infants communicate through:
• eye contact
facial expressions
• Infants understand the social processes involved in
communication
• learn turn-taking behavior
• learn back and forth conversation-like responses
5 Stages ef Acguiring Language