Understanding Language
Which area of the brain is responsivble for language expression and speech generalization and control?
What are the 2 rules of language?
Grammar and Syntax
What is generativity?
The ability to produce an infinite number of sentences and ideas using a finite set of elements.
What are nonverbal gestures?
Manual gestures used to communicated before and alongside nonverbal language
What are the 3 types of communication errors?
1. Overgeneralization
2. Mispronunciation
3. Simplifications
Which area of the brain is responsible for language comprehension and understanding written and spoken language?
Werknike's area
What is an arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences?
Syntax
Provide an example of generativity
"The cat sat on the mat" vs "The mat was sat on by the cat"
What is an example of Nonverbal gestures?
Pointing to an inanimate objects to indicate interest or desire.
What is the main language error? Define and give an example of it.
Overgeneralization: Applying language rules too broadly
Example: "Goed" instead of "Went" or "Foots" instead of "Feet"
What is an example of Language?
The word "Tree" is an arbitrary symbol that represents a specific type of plant.
What is a set of rules that dictate how words are combined to form sentences?
Grammar
What are the 2 examples of generative language? *I am not looking for examples, I want you to explain the 2 types*
1. Creating new words and phrases
2. Using words (existing) in novel ways
What are the 4 stages of language development? List them in order
Cooing
Babbling
One-word stage
Telegraphic speech
List the 3 components of language and provide the definition and an example.
Phenoms: Smallest unit of sound in language
Example: /B/ or /P/ sounds
Morphemes: Smallest unit of meaning in language
Example: "Cats" (Cat - animal) and "S" - plural
Semantics: Meaning of words and sentences
Example: Bank - River vs Bank - Financial institution
What is an example of Syntax and an Example of Grammar
Syntax: "The cat sat on the mat"
Grammar: Noun and Adjective Agreement "Big House"
Give your own example of using words in existing ways. Be creative
Answers vary
"She has a heart of gold"
Define each stage of Language development?
Cooing: early vocalizaton
Babbling: Repetitive consonant vowel combinations
One-word stage: Single words to convey complete ideas
Telegraphic speech: Two-word combinations that resemble telegrams
What is the definition of language?
It is a shared system of arbitrary symbols that are mutually agreed on and rule-governed to produce an infinite array of ideas.
What are the 2 language rules important?
It helps us create sentences and ideas, making language a powerful way to communicate
What is an example of creating new words or phrases? Get creative
"Selfie" or "Googling"
What is an example of each stage of Language Development?
Cooing: "Oo" & "Ah" sounds
Babbling: "Ba-ba" or "Da-da"
One-word stage: "Milk" or "No"
Telegraphic speech: "Want cookies"