Definitions
Theories
Krashen
Misc.
100
Scientific study of language.
What is linguistics?
100
Person who suggested stimulus/response as a source of language acquisition.
Who is Skinner?
100
Hypothesis that states that there can be an imaginary barrier caused by fear, stress, etc. that prevents language acquisition.
What is Affective Filter?
100
Smallest unit of sound that makes a difference in meaning.
What is a phoneme?
200
Study of sounds in a particular language.
What is phonology?
200
Chomsky came up with the term for this biological component that we all have to aquire language.
What is LAD-language acquisition device?
200
Distinguishes between subconsious and conscious language attainment.
What is Acquisition/Learning Hypothesis?
200
Hat, hot
What is a minimal pair?
300
Study of sounds across languages.
What is phonetics?
300
Person associated with the Theory of Second Language Language Acquisition/Learning .
Who is Krashen?
300
Uses the symbol i + 1
What is Input Hypothesis?
300
One of Schumann's factors in social distance.
What is social dominance, integration patterns, enclosure, cultural congruence, attitude, cohesiveness, size, and intended length of stay.
400
Another term for grammar.
What is syntax?
400
Developed Theory of Social Distance as it relates to Language Acquisition.
Who is Schumann?
400
Certain aspects of language come in a predictible sequence no matter what the language is.
What is Natural Order Hypothesis?
400
i + 4
What is input that is not comprehensible-acquisition will not take place.
500
Longer units of language-paragraphs, conversations
What is discourse?
500
Associated with the Interactionist Theory of Language Development.
Who are Vgotsky and Piaget?
500
This theory discusses an internal editor that is easier accessed in written language; more learned than acquired.
What is Monitor Hypothesis
500
Of Krashen's Theories, this one is the most "learned".
What is Monitor Theory?
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