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language acquisition

theories and hypotheses

TermDefinition
overgeneralization when learners over-apply a rule and it does not work
LAD (language acquisition device) Universal Grammar "black box" of language: device which contains principles of all human languages. A template for creating and acquiring language
Critical Period Hypothesis window of opportunity (suggested by Lenneberg)for people to acquire a first language
caretaker talk "motherese" modified talk used by parents and caretakers of children learning L1
behaviorism in regards to language; learning language is a matter of imitation and habit formation
innatism according to Chomsky, children will naturally acquire language as long as they are raised in a natural environment
interactionism language learning occurs when the learner interacts with his/her environment/experiences
foreigner talk the speech that is used when a native speaker talks with a non-native speaker of a language
modified input changing language to make it more understandable for one language partner
contrastive analysis hypothesis linked to behaviorism because they believe that mistakes in L2 come from L1 interference
Creative Construction Theory linked to Krashen's five hypotheses: natural order, input, acquisition learning, monitor, affective filter
holophrastic stage where learner speaks one word sentences
telegraphic stage that occurs after two-word sentences where children usually omit morphemes
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