Michael Halliday's systemic functional linguistics (SFL) theory views language as a social semiotic system essential for child development. It outlines seven functions of language—instrumental, regulatory, interactional, personal, heuristic, imaginative, and representational—that help children interact with their world. SFL emphasizes language's role in shaping cultural experiences and facilitating communication.
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The British linguist ______ changed the study of language with his view that language development starts from a child's early life.
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Instrumental function purpose
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Regulatory function role
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Interactional function importance
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The ______ function of language allows children to express their necessities, often saying phrases like 'I want milk.'
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The ______ function of language involves directives to manage behavior, exemplified by commands like 'Please sit down.'
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Examples of interactional language function
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Purpose of personal language function
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Impact of personal function on child development
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The ______ function of language helps children satisfy their curiosity about their surroundings through questions and exploratory talk.
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Children use the ______ function of language to convey and acquire information, which involves descriptive and informative communication.
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Halliday's view on children as communicators
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Role of social interaction in Halliday's theory
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Language as a dynamic resource in Halliday's theory
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______, developed by Halliday, emphasizes language's functional and semantic aspects over formal grammar.
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