UNit 3.1 Flashcards
Describe the aspects of language.
Language consists of four aspects: Content (meaning of messages), Form (symbols representing sounds and grammar), Use (how language is employed to convey meaning), and Words (the combination of words to communicate).
What are morphemes and their role in language?
Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language, including basic words, prefixes, and suffixes.
Define phonemes in the context of language acquisition.
Phonemes are the basic sounds that vowels and consonants make, which are combined to form words.
Explain the concept of grammar in language.
Grammar is a set of rules that governs the structure of words and sentences in a language.
How does syntax relate to language structure?
Syntax refers to the rules for combining words to form phrases and sentences, determining the structure of language.
Differentiate between receptive and productive language.
Receptive language is the understanding of words and commands, while productive language refers to spoken or written communication, also known as expressive language.
What is motherese and its significance in language development?
Motherese is a high-pitched, singsong speech style that parents use when talking to young children, which helps in language acquisition.
Describe aphasia and its common causes.
Aphasia is a language impairment that affects speech production and the ability to read or write, often caused by injuries such as strokes or brain tumors.
Outline the four stages of language acquisition.
The four stages of language acquisition include: 1) Babbling stage (3-4 months old) where infants produce sounds unrelated to their parents’ language.
Provide examples of sounds produced during the babbling stage.
Examples of sounds produced during the babbling stage include ‘ah goo’, ‘goo goo’, ‘ma ma’, and ‘ba ba’.
Describe the one-word stage of language development.
The one-word stage occurs at 1-2 years old, where a child speaks mostly single words, and parents reinforce certain sounds, such as ‘ma’ for mom and ‘da’ for dad.
Define telegraphic speech in the context of language development.
Telegraphic speech is a stage where a child speaks using mostly nouns and verbs, omitting auxiliary words, resembling a telegram, such as ‘Mommy get ball’ or ‘Want milk in baba’.
At what age does the two-word stage typically begin?
The two-word stage typically begins around 2 years old, where a child starts to form simple two-word statements like ‘want juice’ or ‘big doggy’.
How do caregivers influence a child’s language development during the one-word stage?
Caregivers influence a child’s language development during the one-word stage by reinforcing certain sounds and words, helping the child associate specific sounds with meanings.
What characterizes the speech of a child in the telegraphic speech stage?
In the telegraphic speech stage, a child’s speech is characterized by the use of mostly nouns and verbs, with omitted auxiliary words, creating concise and direct statements.
Explain the significance of the two-word stage in language acquisition.
The two-word stage is significant in language acquisition as it marks the beginning of more complex sentence formation, allowing children to express more detailed thoughts and desires.
Explain the significance of the two-word stage in language acquisition.
The two-word stage is significant in language acquisition as it marks the beginning of more complex sentence formation, allowing children to express more detailed thoughts and desires.
