CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 1 Reading Language and Literature Already Graded A

CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest 1 Reading Language and Literature Already Graded A LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Almost every human child succeeds in learning language. The most complex skill that a human being will ever master. Nearly all people succeed in learning this complex skill demonstrates how well language has adapted to human nature. Language is the complete expression of what it means to be human. Basic Components of Human Language 1.Phonology 2.Semantics 3.Grammar: 4.Pragmatics: 5.Morphology: 6.Syntax: phonology The study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes. Semantics The system of meanings that are expressed by words and phrases. In order to serve as a means of communication between people, words must have a shared or conventional meaning. Picking out the correct meaning for each new word is a major learning task for children. Grammer The system of rules by which words and phrases are arranged to make meaningful statements. Children need to learn how to use the ordering of words to mark grammatical functions such as subject or direct object. Pragmatics The field of study that emphasizes how language is used in specific situations to accomplish goals Morphology The study of word formation and structure. Syntax The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences;the rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences in a given language, Methods for Studying Language Acquisition 1. Recording and transcribing what children say. 2. Researchers can HABITUATE 3. Children can be shown pictures of toys along with their name Methods for Studying Language Acquision 4. Children can be asked to answer questions, 5. repeat sentences 6. judgments about grammar. Reasons for Studying Language Acquisition Having obtained a set of data from children or their parents, researchers next need to group these data into measures of particular types of language skills, such as vocabulary, sentences, concepts, or conversational abilities. What is Language? Language is the human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication. Linguistics The scientific study of language is called linguistics. How Many Language are there? Number of languages and dialects. estimates vary between around 6,000 and 7,000 languages What does Human Language Rely on? social convention and learning. How