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Language Acquisitio n

Language Acquisitio n. AL: A field of applied linguistics. Problem oriented Can deaf children learn to speak if they get a hearing device at 1, 7 or 14? Should mothers correct „lót”, „kenyért”, „garazsat”, „tégem”, „goed” and „wented”? Do they?

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Language Acquisitio n

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  1. Language Acquisition

  2. AL: A field of applied linguistics • Problem oriented • Can deaf children learn to speak if they get a hearing device at 1, 7 or 14? • Should mothers correct „lót”, „kenyért”, „garazsat”, „tégem”, „goed” and „wented”? Do they? • Why do bilingual kids start speaking later? Is it a disadvantage? • Shall I take my child to a Helen Doron language school at 6 months?

  3. Empirical • Multi-disciplinary • How would you investigate • what mothers/teachers actually correct and how? • if bilingual speakers are good translators? • why an adult learner is incapable of passing the intermediate language exam, essential to keep his job?

  4. Aspects of LA • Process and product • First and second language • Genetic code and imitation • Whorf’s hypothesis

  5. First language acquisition • Nature or nurture? • Stages • Influences • Theories • Imitation • Innateness • Interaction • Connectionsim

  6. Is there a limit to our language learning capacity? Constraints Different CPHs in different areas of language The critical period in FLA: Wild children

  7. Second language acquisition: Differences between L1 and L2

  8. Focus on variation

  9. Bilingualism • The bilingual advantage • Different types

  10. Course requirements • Regular attendance • Preparing for class (always bring the material to class!) • Active participation • A 5-10 mins. presentation on a chosen topic • Completing 2 tests • The lecture course ends with an exam

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