Chomsky (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards
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Chomsky's approach to language acquisition
Chomsky's approach to language acquisition
Nativist approach
LAD full form
LAD full form
Language Acquisition Device
Universal Grammar definition
Universal Grammar definition
Fundamental principles shared by all human languages
Poverty of stimulus argument
Poverty of stimulus argument
Input too limited to explain full grammar mastery
Example of child overgeneralisation
Example of child overgeneralisation
Goed, writed (applying -ed to irregular verbs)
Strength: what LAD/UG explain
Strength: what LAD/UG explain
Rapid grammar acquisition despite limited input
Limitation: underestimates what?
Limitation: underestimates what?
Role of social interaction
Theory Chomsky's nativism challenges
Theory Chomsky's nativism challenges
Behaviourist theory (imitation & reinforcement)
Pragmatic competence
Pragmatic competence
Using language appropriately in social contexts
Cross-cultural developmental stages show
Cross-cultural developmental stages show
Innate biological mechanisms for language