Chomsky's model of langauge acquisition

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What did Chomsky believe in?
That the ability to develop a signed or spoken language is genetically programmed into individuals
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What does he claim that children are born with?
Language acquisition device (LAD)
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What does this device do?
Enables children to recognsie and develop the langauges that they experience
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What does langauge develop due to?
Maturation - Unfolding of an individuals biological potential
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What do adults need to do around children to ensure their language remains accurate?
Speak correct grammar and apply plural rules
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Card 2

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What does he claim that children are born with?

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Language acquisition device (LAD)

Card 3

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What does this device do?

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Card 4

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What does langauge develop due to?

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Card 5

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What do adults need to do around children to ensure their language remains accurate?

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