The Pattern of Language Acquisiton - JEAN AITCHISON Flashcards
1
Q
In which year was this theory established?
A
1987
“Language has a biologically organised schedule”
2
Q
- Labelling
A
Making the link between sounds and objects
e.g. understanding that ‘Mummy’ refers to the child’s mother - name association
3
Q
- Packaging
A
Understanding a word’s range in meaning - when over/under-extension becomes a hurdle in linguistic development
4
Q
- Network Building
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Learning the connections between words - understanding that some are opposite in meaning
