Ch 8: Language Development: Tutoring Solution
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the stages of language development.
- Explain how environment and culture affect language development.
- Discuss the nativist perspective of language development.

1. Stages of Language Development: Pre-Linguistic and Symbolic Language
How does language expression emerge in children? Learn about the development of syntax in children through the pre-linguistic and linguistic stages of language development in this lesson.

2. The Effects of Environment and Culture on Language Development
Both environmental and cultural factors have an impact on early language development. This lesson will provide examples to consider and discuss possible reasons for this impact.

3. The Nativist Perspective and Language Development
In this lesson, learn how we develop language according to the nativist perspective. Discover Noam Chomsky's idea of the language acquisition device (LAD) and its role in this process.

4. Neologism: Definition & Examples
You may have found this lesson by Googling 'neologism', so read on to find out what 'Google' and similar neologisms are and how they find their way into everyday usage.

5. What is a Lexicon? - Definition & Examples
Mirar! Regarder! Guardare! These are all ways to say look from different lexicons. Look at this lesson to learn what a lexicon is and explore examples of different lexicons.

6. Lexical Ambiguity: Definition & Examples
This lesson focuses on lexical ambiguity, a writing error that can lead to confusion for readers. Sentences containing this type of error are easily revised to eliminate confusion. Let's explore the definition in more detail and look at some examples.

7. Noam Chomsky: Biography & Quotes
Noam Chomsky is a linguist and activist. He is known for his outspoken arguments about political and academic freedom. His thoughts and ideas on many subjects are studied and quoted for their inspirational and intellectual value.

8. The English Lexicon Project
In this lesson, you will learn about the English Lexicon Project, including what it is, who helped put it together, and what kind of information is included in it.
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