Week 6 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are some examples of traits that indicate a language difference?
Code switching
Accents
Dialects
One language stronger than the other
Language loss
Interference/ Transfer
Fossilization
What are some examples of traits that indicate a language disorder?
Below average skill across all 5 domains
Low speech intelligibility in all languages used by the child
Selective mutism
Dialect
The natural variations of a language that evolve within specific cultural or geographic boundaries. May vary in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Bilingualism has been shown to improve children’s ability to…
Learn new words
Identify sounds
problem solve
Code switching
Alternating between two languages within a single phrase, sentence or discourse. Involves mixing linguistic components from multiple languages.
Simultaneous bilingual acquisition
When a child is exposed to two or more languages from infancy in natural situations.
Sequential bilingual acquisition
Child is introduced to L1 during infancy and L2 is introduced later.
Exclusionary factors to consider when assessing for Specific Language Disorder.
Second language acquisition- is the deficit due to learning a new language (difference not disorder)
Lack of school experience- did not attend school/excessive absences. Not used to following the rules of school.
Environmental factors- Low SES, poor nutrition, medical issues
Cultural Differences- Shared beliefs, tradition and value of a group of people.
BICS
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
-Takes about 2 years to develop to native like level under ideal conditions
-Conversational, social, everyday language
-Cognitively undemanding
-involves contextual support in the interaction.
CALP
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency.
-takes 5-7 years to develop to native like level under ideal conditions. (up to 10 years less ideal)
-Ideal condition support l1 and l2
-Cognitively demanding and context reduced. (reading, writing, math)
CUP theory
Common Underlying Proficiency Theory: Building up one language positively affects the development of the other language. It is essential for parents to speak to their child in their most dominant language.
Silent Period
The typical process by which a student is beginning to listen and comprehend the new language, but produces little output. (expressive language) Typically can be 3-6 months but can vary.
Limited bilingualism / Semilingualism
Low competence in L1 and L2. Score low in both languages.
Non balanced Bilingualism
Appropriate development and competence in one language, but not the other. Strong L1 and developing L2.
Balanced Bilingual Proficiency/ Additive Bilingualism
Balanced development and competence in both L1 and L2
Language Loss
The typical process by which a student’s use of L1 decreases and L2 increases, resulting in a loss of skills in L1.
