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Child language acquisition (CLA) is explored through developmental stages from babbling to complex grammar. Research methodologies like cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, alongside case studies like Genie's, provide insights into the nature vs. nurture debate and the critical period hypothesis in language learning. The role of environmental factors and innate abilities in CLA is examined, emphasizing the importance of early language exposure.
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Infants produce repetitive consonant-vowel combinations, evolving into more varied babbling patterns
Children use single words to express complex ideas, known as holophrasis
Children form rudimentary two-word sentences that convey essential meanings, often omitting less critical grammatical elements
Studies that offer snapshots of different age groups to compare developmental milestones
Studies that meticulously document the language progression of individual children over extended periods
Detailed examinations of language acquisition in individual children or small groups, offering rich qualitative insights
Emphasize the role of imitation and reinforcement from caregivers in language learning
Acknowledge the innate capacity for language but emphasize the necessity of social engagement for its actualization
Argue for an inborn language faculty, known as the 'Language Acquisition Device,' which predisposes children to language learning
Link language acquisition to broader cognitive development, positing that language emerges as a facet of the child's overall intellectual growth
Suggests there is a window of opportunity for language acquisition in early childhood
A case study that highlights the critical importance of timely language exposure and the potential ramifications of its deprivation
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______ is a key process where children learn to understand and use language.
Child language acquisition (CLA)
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Babbling Stage onset age
Begins around 6 months
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Holophrastic Stage characteristic
Single words for complex ideas
