Theorists Flashcards
who is Noam Chomsky
- one of the most influential linguistics of 20th century
What was chomsky’s theory
Universal Gramma
What is does mean LAD
Language acquisition device
What is LAD
Is the part of our brain that helps us learn language effortlessly - children are able to pick up complex grammar rules without being taught
What are the criticisms of LAD
for focusing too much on structure and not enough on social factors like culture and context
What is Deborah Tannen theory
Difference theory - gender and language
What is different theory
Argues that men and women have different conversations styles
What are Tannen’s key theory’s
Status vs support and Independence vs intimacy
What is status vs support
men often use language to assert dominance while women tend to focus on building rapport
What is Independence vs Intimacy
men may use language to assert independence, while women aim to maintain closeness and intimacy
What are some criticism of Tannens theory
Some argue Tannen oversimplifies the difference between gender
What is Michael Halliday’s theory
Systemic Functional linguistics
What is Systemic Functional linguistics
the study of the relationship between language and its functions in social settings
According to Halliday our choice of language is influenced by what ?
the felid (what we’re talking about) , the tenor (who we’re talking to ) and the mode (how we’re communicating)
What are the criticisms of Halliday ?
critics argue he doesn’t take enough account of social contexts
