Categorie: Tutti - behaviorism - interaction - acquisition - universal

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Language Concept Map

The study of language acquisition encompasses several theories and concepts that explain how individuals learn a second language. The Interaction Hypothesis emphasizes the importance of engaging with proficient speakers to receive comprehensible input, involving techniques such as simplified language and clarifying questions.

Language Concept Map

Language Concept Map

Elements of Language

Syntax
word order of a sentence - thought of grammar - relationship between words - provides meaning and understanding
Phonology
study of the sounds in a language - phonemes letters create - smallest unit of sound - syllable structure - sequence of sounds - CVC, CVVC, etc.
Lexicon
vocabulary or words of a language
Morphology
study of the structure of words - inflectional - number, tense, & degree - derivational - prefixes, suffixes, lexical category - creation of new words
Semantics
meaning of words, phrases, and sentences - inherent meanings of words - synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homonyms - mood of a sentence - command, statement, permission, probability

Language Theories

Processability
Some parts of language acquisition are easier than others process. - beginning or end are easier - middle more challenging
Interaction Hypothesis
Comprehensible input through modified interaction with proficient speakers of a language is required in order to fully learn a second language. - simplified language - clarifying questions ("Do you understand?") - repeating what the learner said in correct form
Comprehensible Output
Learners need to actively participate in conversation with others using their new language to effectively acquire the language in addition to receiving comprehensible input.
Input Processing Model
Two sub processes when learning a new language - accommodation - incorporate "mental picture" - restructuring - other aspects change without the learning knowing Output processing - make use of the acquired language
How learners process the information they receive when acquiring a new language - process for meaning first - rely on content words - words and grammar connect meaning - first-noun strategy to understand

Language Theorist

Lightbrown & Spada
Four major perspective about second language acquisition - behaviorism - innatist perspective - psychological theories - sociocultural
Krashen
Second language can only be acquired when a person receives both comprehensible input and output and their filter allows for the information to be accepted.
Five interrelated hypothesis - acquisition learning - natural order - monitor - input (comprehension) - affective filter
B.F. Skinner
Acquired through imitation and positive reinforcement.
Behaviorist theory - language is learned through social interaction
Noam Chomsky
Once LAD is active, children children can generate grammatically correct language.
Language Acquisition Device (LAD) - children decipher syntax of their language through Universal Grammar
Children have innate ability to learn language.