Theorists Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the Nativist theory of language acquisition?
A
Humans have an inbuilt capacity to acquire language.
Noam Chomsky
2
Q
What is the Behaviourist theory of language acquisition?
A
Language is acquired through imitation and reinforcement.
B.F. Skinner
3
Q
What are the Stages of Development in language acquisition?
A
Children progress in stages and their language and thought develop.
Jean Piaget
4
Q
What is the Social Interactionalist theory of language acquisition?
A
Child language is developed through interaction with adults.
Bruner/Vygotsky
5
Q
What does the Cognitive/usage based/constructivist theory state about language acquisition?
A
Language acquisition is part of a wider development of understanding.
Tomasello/Crystal
