Review:
Language Acquisition Theories
overall review score: 4.5
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Language acquisition theories refer to the various hypotheses and models that attempt to explain how humans acquire language skills and knowledge.
Key Features
- Behaviorist theories
- Innatist theories
- Interactionist theories
- Sociocultural theories
- Cognitive theories
Pros
- Provides insights into how language development occurs in individuals
- Offers different perspectives on the mechanisms of language acquisition
Cons
- Some theories may not fully account for individual differences in language learning
- Debates among different theories can be complex and ongoing