Methodology 1.1

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Methodology

What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?

Watch the video and answer the question: What was Noam Chomsky's LAD theory about?

What was Noam Chomsky's LAD theory about?

Are we born with an innate capacity to learn a language? 

We now know more about the Language Acquisition Device. 

In small groups, do some research online and find out what Chomsky has said about: 

Innatism

Universal grammar

Nature vs. nurture

Every human is born with a cognitive device for learning language.

1. Innatism
2. Language Acquisition Device
3. Universal grammar
4. Nature vs. nurture

A biological system of rules and principles that provide us the ability to learn grammar.

1. Innatism
2. Language Acquisition Device
3. Universal grammar
4. Nature vs. nurture

The belief that all human beings are born with an innate/biological capacity to learn/acquire languages.

1. Innatism
2. Language Acquisition Device
3. Universal grammar
4. Nature vs. nurture

Despite that fact that the ability to learn languages is biological, there are also environmental factors which influence the ability to learn languages.

1. Innatism
2. Language Acquisition Device
3. Universal grammar
4. Nature vs. nurture

Cool-down

Work in pairs and take turns

Explain the key words to each other

Are there still any key words you find difficult?