Nativist Theory
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- Created on: 29-12-16 13:42
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- The nativist theory is a biologically based theory, which argues that humans are pre-programmed with the innate ability to develop language
- Nativist
- Lenne-Berg developed the idea that the critical period is said to be before puberty. This Is the period where language can be acquired
- Universal Grammar is the idea that all languages share a similar grammatical structure under the surface.
- Jean Berko
- The WUG test - The WUG test was created by Jean Berko to show that young children learn simportant aspects of language through finding patterns within language itself.
- It is a persuasive theory as she used the test and collated evidence to support her ideas.
- Supports Chomsky's idea about language patterns.
- Nativist
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