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Hutchoo

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Language Acquisition [Children]
« on: May 07, 2011, 01:06:28 pm »
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Defend a theory of language acquisition in a persuasive oral presentation.  

I have a English Language oral SAC which is based on the three theories of language acquisition for children. These three theories are the innate approach, the behavioral approach and the interactionist approach. I have to discuss about the different theories of language acquisition for children but focus on one I feel is the most valid.

The problem is, I have no idea which one would be most valid.. They all seem equally stupid.
So I'm here to ask you guys which approach you believe is best and why.

I'm stuck :/

Thanks guys. Your opinions will really help.
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Re: Language Acquisition [Children]
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 09:50:47 pm »
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Are you doing English Language 1/2?
Language acquisition isn't really on the 3/4 syllabus, so it's one of those things where it's good to know, but not really essential.
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Re: Language Acquisition [Children]
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 10:02:45 pm »
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Interactionist IMO, but you should really do q bit of research into all 3 and decide for yourself which theory you agree with most.
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Re: Language Acquisition [Children]
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 10:54:06 pm »
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Quote from: funkyducky on May 11, 2011, 10:02:45 pm
Interactionist IMO, but you should really do q bit of research into all 3 and decide for yourself which theory you agree with most.
Yeah, I agree. The interactionist approach has strong arguments etcetc. I chose it for my speech (which I presented today) and found it very easy to express my opinion and persuade the class.
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