Post by noormehak on Sept 27, 2017 1:51:31 GMT
Chomsky’s view on language is based on language being too complex. That is, that it cannot be explained by classical and instrumental conditioning. Also, that there are some capacities humans are born with for learning language.
Humans use language in a creative way, including using sentences and words that may not have been used or heard before. Also, the context in which things are said is important because they can be interpreted in a variety of ways.
The development of language happens in a very similar sequential method in children, regardless of the language being learnt or the environmental conditions. According to Chomsky, this occurs because humans are programmed to use and learn language. He thinks that humans have an innate language acquisition device. Also, that the environment plays a role in triggering language tendencies and that there is a time period in which learning needs to occur.
Chomsky’s view of language is more consistent with the cognitive approach because he is trying to understand language as a complex concept and not focusing only on what can be observed. Also, his focus is on the cognitive processes, the mind of the individual and he is looking for causes rather than focusing on reinforcement.
Humans use language in a creative way, including using sentences and words that may not have been used or heard before. Also, the context in which things are said is important because they can be interpreted in a variety of ways.
The development of language happens in a very similar sequential method in children, regardless of the language being learnt or the environmental conditions. According to Chomsky, this occurs because humans are programmed to use and learn language. He thinks that humans have an innate language acquisition device. Also, that the environment plays a role in triggering language tendencies and that there is a time period in which learning needs to occur.
Chomsky’s view of language is more consistent with the cognitive approach because he is trying to understand language as a complex concept and not focusing only on what can be observed. Also, his focus is on the cognitive processes, the mind of the individual and he is looking for causes rather than focusing on reinforcement.