How Language Develops Within Individuals - 2333 Words

The main focus of this essay will be on how language develops within individuals. It will explore theories put forward by different linguists such as Skinner, and Chomsky. Different theories put forward by these two linguists will be analysed in detail such as, ‘behaviourism, ‘operant conditioning’ and ‘language acquisition theory.’ The essay will then move on to explore two disorders of language, (Down syndrome (DS) and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)) by analysing previous research, and the different theories put forward by different linguists of how these disorders can effect language development within different individuals. Throughout the essay, attention will be given to the extent to which this can inform our understanding of how language typically develops, and this will also be discussed. ‘Interest in this cognitive domain stems from the fact that language is one of the most prominent markers of intellectual impairment, which affects development in many ways (e.g., academically, socially, personally).’ (Ypilsanti and Grouios 2008). In the 1950’s, Skinner put forward his theory about language and how it develops in children. His theory suggested that we as humans behave in the way we do due to consequences that we have experienced in the past through other people behaving or saying certain things. 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