Unit 8 - Conversational Development + Functions Of Child Language

Question 1

Restricted code

Answer 1

Language which assumes a shared understanding amongst the speaker

~ limited to as uses limited lexis and syntax construction
~used among close members: family

• simple short sentences
• simple clauses
• questions
• commands
• assertive statements
• repetition of conjunctions
• hesitancy
• limited lexis + reasoning

Question 2

Elaborated code

Answer 2

Language used more broadly in society which is more complete in lexis and syntax

•accurate + varied grammar syntax
•passive voice
•complex sentence
•coordinate + subordinate clause
•varied lexis
•range of utterances and reasoning

Question 3

Context-bound

Answer 3

Related to particular situation being considered

Question 4

Self-esteem

Answer 4

Belief in one’s own abilities and worth as a person

Question 5

Heurism

Answer 5

Learning through experience
=> enables child to learn and explore their environment

Question 6

Halliday’s functions of language

Answer 6

Language is a creature and creator of human society

1. Instrumental
   Language used to fulfill a need - ie: food
2. Regulatory
   Language used to influence others behaviour - ie: persuade/request/demand
3. Interactional
   Language used to develop social relations + interactions
   ~> links to photic communication
   ~> ie: you’re my friend ; here’s my teddy
4. Personal
   Language used to express personal opinions/feelings/identify those of speakers; ie: tired boy
5. Representational
   Language used to exchange/relay/request info; ie: need to see Granny; finished all the tea
6. Heuristic
   Language used to explore the world and learn/discover
7. Imaginative
   Language used to explore the imagination; ie: teddy’s going to school