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The Behaviourist Position
enviroment exposure
habits of correct language formation
positive reinforcement - praise
language learning
success in language learning
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imitations not at random
new words and sentences
selected imitations now available in the
environment
substitution drills
some repetition, but rarely imitations (Kathryns
case)
overgeneralization
Explanations for the regular routines aspects
of language
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The Innatist Position
biologically programmed
Language development any other biological
function
environment biological endowment
knowledge of the language structure acquisition
by hearing
sistematical correction on language points
parental correction
discovery of the language system rules (LAD UG)
language development similar ways / schedule
language learning - at a time
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vocabulary, creativity social grace
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no guidance in the language acquisition
accomplishment
hearing speaking language learning
understanding
Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)
Strong Version Lang. Acq. by puberty
Weak Version difficult and incomplete Lang.
Acq. after puberty
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The Interactionist Position
interaction key factor in language development
complex interplay children environment
assimilation accomodation process ( schemata)
care taker talk
adult modified way of speaking
inmediate environment topics for conversation
(here now)
exposure to grammatical correct sentence
converstional give-and- take
form and meaning
conversation interaction
language use