Language
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| Define Language | Largely arbitrary system of communication that combines symbols (such as words or gestural signs) in rule-based ways to create meaning | ||||
| 4 Levels of Language- Define Phonemes | Categories of sounds our vocal apparatus produces | ||||
| 4 Levels of Language- Define Morphemes | Smallest meaningful units of speech | ||||
| 4 Levels of Language- Define Syntax | Grammatical rules that govern how words are composed into meaningful strings | ||||
| 4 Levels of Language-Syntax- Define Dialects | language variations used by groups of people who share geographic proximity or ethnic background | ||||
| 4 Levels of Language- Define Extralinguistic Information | Elements of communication that aren't part of the content of language but are critical to interpreting its meaning | ||||
| Food By Analogy- Explain the meaning of the 4 Levels | (1) Phonemes=Ingredients, (2) Morphemes=Food, (3) Syntax=Menu/Courses, (4) Extralinguistic Info=Dining Experience | ||||
| Arbitrariness & Exceptions-Define Phonesthemes | Groups of words that start with the same sound in a non-random way | ||||
| Kid Speak- Define Holophrases | One word takes the place of many (ex. "Doggie!"=There is a dog! | ||||
| Theories of Language Development- Define Imitation Account | Babies learn by hearing people speak | ||||
| Theories of Language Development- Define Nativist Account | Children are born knowing how language works | ||||
| Theories of Language Development- Define Social Pragmatics Account | Children use context to infer topic of conversation, word meaning | ||||
| Theories of Language Development- Define General Cognitive Processing Account | Language isn't special; just one of many many things babies develop as the brain develops |
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on 2010-10-31