Instinct Learning Language
Discuss whether you think language acquisition is largely instinctive or is a learned behavior, using evidence from the readings as support.
The debate between whether language acquisition is instinctive or learned has been ongoing in linguistics and psychology for decades. There are strong arguments for both perspectives, supported by various theories and research findings.
Instinctive Language Acquisition: Nativist Theories
One of the most influential proponents of the instinctive view is Noam Chomsky, who introduced the idea of a “universal grammar.” He argues that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language. According to Chomsky, all human languages share certain structural properties, and children are born with a language acquisition device (LAD) that allows them to effortlessly learn the language to which they are exposed. His theory is supported by several key…
The debate between whether language acquisition is instinctive or learned has been ongoing in linguistics and psychology for decades. There are strong arguments for both perspectives, supported by various theories and research findings.
Instinctive Language Acquisition: Nativist Theories
One of the most influential proponents of the instinctive view is Noam Chomsky, who introduced the idea of a “universal grammar.” He argues that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language. According to Chomsky, all human languages share certain structural properties, and children are born with a language acquisition device (LAD) that allows them to effortlessly learn the language to which they are exposed. His theory is supported by several key…
The debate between whether language acquisition is instinctive or learned has been ongoing in linguistics and psychology for decades. There are strong arguments for both perspectives, supported by various theories and research findings. Instinct Learning Language
Instinctive Language Acquisition: Nativist Theories
One of the most influential proponents of the instinctive view is Noam Chomsky, who introduced the idea of a “universal grammar.” He argues that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language. According to Chomsky, all human languages share certain structural properties, and children are born with a language acquisition device (LAD) that allows them to effortlessly learn the language to which they are exposed. His theory is supported by several key…
