The Language Acquisition Support System (LASS) is central to understanding how social interaction fosters children's language development. Contrasting with Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device (LAD), LASS emphasizes the role of parents, caregivers, educators, peers, and media in nurturing linguistic skills. The case of Genie Wiley illustrates the system's importance, while acknowledging its limitations and the need for a diverse range of interactions for effective language learning.
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Social interaction is essential for linguistic development according to the Social Interactionist Theory of language acquisition
Definition of LAD
LAD is an innate, biological faculty that enables language learning according to Noam Chomsky
Contrast with LASS
LASS serves as a counterpoint to LAD, emphasizing the role of social interaction in language acquisition
"More-knowledgeable others," such as parents, caregivers, and educators, play a crucial role in nurturing a child's language acquisition journey according to LASS
Fetuses can discern and become attuned to auditory stimuli, making prenatal exposure to language important for language development
"Motherese" or "Child-Directed Speech" is a form of speech used by adults to facilitate communication with infants, aiding in the assimilation of phonemes and vocabulary
Engaging in activities such as singing and reading to children exposes them to language in context, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills
Teachers and childcare professionals extend the interactive experiences initiated by parents, providing structured opportunities for language exposure through books, songs, and various activities
Nurseries and preschools are designed to introduce children to new vocabulary and complex linguistic structures, playing a vital role in broadening their language capabilities and cognitive development
Educational settings introduce children to new vocabulary and complex linguistic structures, aiding in their language development
Peer interaction exposes children to novel words and sentence structures, facilitating language learning through observation and active participation
Children's television programs and educational software can introduce new concepts and vocabulary in an engaging manner, aiding in language development
Interactions with a variety of individuals, such as shopkeepers or other children in public places, can contribute to a child's linguistic repertoire by exposing them to different styles and functions of language use in diverse contexts
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The concept of ______ is crucial in the Social Interactionist Theory, emphasizing the role of social interaction in language development.
Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)
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Fetal auditory stimuli response
Fetuses discern and attune to sounds before birth, aiding early language readiness.
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Characteristics of 'Motherese'
Simplified words, exaggerated tones, slower speech pace to boost infant communication.
