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They first learn how to tell their parents what they want by either pointing or yelling until they get what it is that they want, to actually putting words together to tell them exactly in the language that parents will understand. The question still arises as to how they learn so quickly. The idea that babies come preprogrammed to learn how to speak has been debated among scholars for ages. It seems to be the most plausible hypothesis since language is learned so early on in life.
The fact that so much brain processes go into the language development stage gives a lot of evidence to how innate language really is. When certain areas of the brain are either damaged, or not fully evolved, language deficiencies present themselves, and this gives more meaning to the idea that nature has a bigger role in language development than anything else. It is because language ans speech are so ingrained on our brains, that it is compromised by any deviation it proper development. Given that infants brain develop at such a rapid pace, room for mistakes are bound to appear, and this could be where the environment that the infant is exposed to, could come into affect.
Learning is a process that could vary by culture, and this is something that the articles attempted to describe, but didn't quite do a good job at it. Culture influences a lot in the way one learns,...
In a lot of language development theories, culture is something that is put aside as a side factor and not as a factor that could actually affect the development of both hearing and speaking. If something were to be criticized from these articles is that not all factors are taken into account when trying to determine the exact plausibilities of the theories presented. Some things might affect language development that are not necessarily measurable no matter what test is done, whether it be electronic or by pencil and paper.
In conclusion, language is a very complex notion. It entails a lot of understanding from all parties involved. It is difficult to understand where a toddler learns something from because of the fact that toddlers cannot express themselves in a way that adults could understand. It is sort of like a catch 22; adults want to know where and how infants and toddlers learn, but they cannot express themselves adequately for them to do so.
A lot of research is still needed to be done to fully comprehend language. When it comes to bilingualism or multilingualism, it gets even more complex and harder to understand. Language cannot be defined by a set of norms, but by a set that could be easily transferrable to everyone.
In the final analysis, people have been learning how to acquire language for millennia without the assistance of scientific investigation, but the need for young people to do so quickly in an increasingly multicultural country and globalized marketplace is more important than ever before because they will probably have to learn a second (or third) language at their earliest opportunity. References Birdsong, D. (1999). Second language acquisition and the critical period
The environment that language acquisition occurs in, whether it is a first or a second language being acquired, is also hugely influential on the development of that language. It is only in context that a language with inherent ambiguities can be understood at a level of fluency, and if the environment surrounding the language learner does not help to reinforce the rules and/or vocabulary of that language, then language acquisition
ICT, SA, and Oral Practice in Second Language Faculty's Name Importance of ICT, SA and Oral Practice in Second Language Acquisition (Applied Linguistics) Information Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the most attracted terminology in the field of education. This very concept has managed to bring a great deal of finesse in the traditional method of teaching. Where ICT has now, a fundamental importance in the traditional methods of teaching, it has also
Second Language Acquisition Advantages and Disadvantages of Bringing up Children Bilingually Much of the debate on bilingual education is wasteful, ironic, hypocritical, and regressive. It is wasteful because instead of directing attention to sound educational practices, it has led to advocating specific "models" based solely on what language should be used for what purpose. It is ironic because most attacks on bilingual education arise from an unfounded apprehension that English will be
The researcher observed the following conclusions about conversation analysis The use of a conversation-analytical transcription is important because it pinpoints details which are essential for understanding code-switches and the negotiation of roles and relations (Steensig 2004). The method also provided a detailed analysis of what it is pertinent for each participant to do at precise points in the interaction (Steensig 2004). This is critical to comprehending the context in which events such
Perfect When it comes to present perfect, it is important to note that the tenses of verbs and the specificity via which a prior event is describe is pivotal. Indeed, under the present perfect paradigm, it is important to use the words "has" or "have" but one would not be more specific than that when it comes to the timing of the event as that would be outside the present