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Created by: Greta Skipinaite
Created on: 20-11-20 14:24

Chomsky's theory

'innate'. Structure in the brain - Language Acquisition Device, allows to break into a language and use it. Children can pick up more than one language at an early age without being formally taught, ‘critical period’ for language learning 'puberty'.

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Criticism

Criticised for not addressing factors in language development such as the role of the parent or key person interacting with the child. Chomsky’s work has helped to explain why all children learn language, regardless of the language they are exposed to.

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Impact on early years practice

Linguists wonder if there is a period that children are primed to learn language. Learning a language without studying it, is difficult. The idea that there is a critical period of language means children in the early years need opportunities for interact

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