chapter 9 - Language Flashcards
What is infinite generativity?
the ability to produce an endless number of meaninful sentences using a finite set of words and rules
what is phonology?
the sound system of a language
What is a phoneme?
the basic unit of sound in a language
what is morphology?
the rule system that governs how words are formed in a language
What is a morpheme?
a minimal unit of meaning
What is syntax?
involves the way words are combined to form acceptable phrases and sentences (grammar)
What is semantics?
Refers to the meaning of words and sentences
What is progmatics?
the appropriate use of language in different contexts
When do infants start using gestures?
8-12 months
What is the average age that the first word appears?
13 months
What is telegraphic speech?
use of short and precise words without grammatical markers such as articles, auxillary verbs and other connectives
What is the phonics approach?
Reading instruction should focus on phonics and basic rules for translating written symbols into sounds
simple reading material
The whole language approach?
Reading instruction should parallel children’s natural language learning
whole meaningful reading material
where does speech production and grammatical processing take place in the brain?
broca’s area
What part of the brain is in charge of language comprehension?
Wernicke’s area
