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Which area focuses on the study of sounds used in speech?
Which area focuses on the study of sounds used in speech?
- Orthography
- Phonetics (correct)
- Writing systems
- Phonology
What term is used to describe systems that represent spoken language visually?
What term is used to describe systems that represent spoken language visually?
- Phonetics
- Phonology
- Nonverbal communication
- Orthography (correct)
Which of the following primarily studies the organization of sounds in a particular language?
Which of the following primarily studies the organization of sounds in a particular language?
- Nonverbal communication
- Phonetics
- Phonology (correct)
- Writing systems
Which field might encompass the use of gestures in expressing ideas?
Which field might encompass the use of gestures in expressing ideas?
Which of the following areas primarily focuses on how language is used in conversation?
Which of the following areas primarily focuses on how language is used in conversation?
Which discipline would be primarily concerned with the representation of speech sounds through symbols?
Which discipline would be primarily concerned with the representation of speech sounds through symbols?
What aspect of language deals with the context and meaning in conversation?
What aspect of language deals with the context and meaning in conversation?
Which method is mainly concerned with the structure and organization of communication?
Which method is mainly concerned with the structure and organization of communication?
Which term refers specifically to the understanding of sentences within their broader contextual meaning?
Which term refers specifically to the understanding of sentences within their broader contextual meaning?
Which of the following best describes the study of the functions and meanings of language in social interaction?
Which of the following best describes the study of the functions and meanings of language in social interaction?
What is a common focus of disagreement among different schools of thought regarding Second Language Acquisition?
What is a common focus of disagreement among different schools of thought regarding Second Language Acquisition?
Which perspective is NOT typically associated with Second Language Acquisition discussions?
Which perspective is NOT typically associated with Second Language Acquisition discussions?
Which of the following aspects is likely to differ among the schools of thought on Second Language Acquisition?
Which of the following aspects is likely to differ among the schools of thought on Second Language Acquisition?
What might be a focal point for one of the perspectives on Second Language Acquisition?
What might be a focal point for one of the perspectives on Second Language Acquisition?
Which school of thought emphasizes the impact of input on language learning?
Which school of thought emphasizes the impact of input on language learning?
Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the study of language in relation to its social context?
Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the study of language in relation to its social context?
What does the field of dialectology primarily focus on?
What does the field of dialectology primarily focus on?
Bilingualism in sociolinguistics refers to what phenomenon?
Bilingualism in sociolinguistics refers to what phenomenon?
Sociocultural analysis in sociolinguistics primarily seeks to understand how language interacts with which of the following?
Sociocultural analysis in sociolinguistics primarily seeks to understand how language interacts with which of the following?
In the context of sociolinguistics, what is a speech community?
In the context of sociolinguistics, what is a speech community?
What primary teaching approach did the Audiolingual Method (ALM) emphasize?
What primary teaching approach did the Audiolingual Method (ALM) emphasize?
Which method did the Audiolingual Method borrow techniques from?
Which method did the Audiolingual Method borrow techniques from?
In which decades was the Audiolingual Method (ALM) notably used?
In which decades was the Audiolingual Method (ALM) notably used?
What aspect of the Audiolingual Method made it cyclical in nature?
What aspect of the Audiolingual Method made it cyclical in nature?
Which characteristic distinguishes the Audiolingual Method from more traditional methods?
Which characteristic distinguishes the Audiolingual Method from more traditional methods?
What metaphor do Mitchell and Vidal use to describe evolution?
What metaphor do Mitchell and Vidal use to describe evolution?
According to Mitchell and Vidal, what aspect of evolution is highlighted by the metaphor of a river?
According to Mitchell and Vidal, what aspect of evolution is highlighted by the metaphor of a river?
What does the metaphor of a 'major river' suggest about the evolution process?
What does the metaphor of a 'major river' suggest about the evolution process?
Which of the following best represents the concept of evolution as described by Mitchell and Vidal?
Which of the following best represents the concept of evolution as described by Mitchell and Vidal?
How does Mitchell and Vidal's metaphor influence our understanding of evolution?
How does Mitchell and Vidal's metaphor influence our understanding of evolution?
Flashcards
Phonetics
Phonetics
The study of speech sounds and how they are organized and used in language.
Phonology
Phonology
The study of how sounds are structured and organized in a language.
Writing systems
Writing systems
A system of written symbols that represent speech sounds.
Orthography
Orthography
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Nonverbal communication
Nonverbal communication
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Pragmatics
Pragmatics
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Sentence Processing
Sentence Processing
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Discourse Analysis
Discourse Analysis
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Conversation Analysis
Conversation Analysis
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Sociolinguistics
Sociolinguistics
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Sociocultural analysis
Sociocultural analysis
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Dialectology
Dialectology
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Bilingualism
Bilingualism
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Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
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Perspectives in SLA
Perspectives in SLA
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School of thought
School of thought
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Innate abilities
Innate abilities
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Conscious learning vs. Unconscious acquisition
Conscious learning vs. Unconscious acquisition
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Language Evolution as a 'Major River'
Language Evolution as a 'Major River'
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Language Evolution
Language Evolution
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Influences on Language Evolution
Influences on Language Evolution
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Language Change
Language Change
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Mitchell and Vidal's 'Major River' Metaphor
Mitchell and Vidal's 'Major River' Metaphor
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Audiolingual Method (ALM)
Audiolingual Method (ALM)
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Direct Method
Direct Method
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Repetition in language learning
Repetition in language learning
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Error correction in language learning
Error correction in language learning
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Borrowing from different teaching methods
Borrowing from different teaching methods
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Learning and Teaching
- Learning is defined as acquiring knowledge or skills through study, experience, or instruction.
- Teaching is defined as guiding someone to learn or instructing them on how to do something.
- Learning involves acquisition, retention, storage systems, memory, cognitive organization, application, and subconscious attention.
- Learning often leads to permanent change in behavior, though forgetting can occur.
- Teaching and learning are intrinsically connected. A teacher's understanding of how people learn affects their methods and philosophy.
- Different perspectives on learning exist, such as operant conditioning (emphasizing reinforcement) or deductive (rule-based learning).
Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
- Questions to consider studying SLA:
- Learner characteristics (ethnicity, language, culture, education, experiences, personality)
- Linguistic factors (differences between first and second languages, language proficiency)
- Learning processes/strategies
- Age and acquisition
- Classroom instruction/environment
- Context/purpose of learning
- Learning a second language is a complex process that can involve social factors.
- Effective language acquisition depends on proper levels of motivation from within learners.
- The text highlights different perspectives on SLA, including Structural Linguistics, Behavioral Psychology, Generative Linguistics, and Cognitive Psychology.
- Constructivism is also mentioned, viewing learning as an individual process of building knowledge.
Language Definition
- Language is a system for communication.
- Language uses conventional signs, sounds, gestures, or marks.
- Language is a complex skill learned naturally by children.
- Language is fundamentally human and characterized by a universal aspect.
- Language can be studied from different angles (syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics).
- Language use often involves a structured and patterned understanding.
History of Language Teaching
- Language teaching has evolved over centuries.
- Classical methods focused on Latin and Greek, emphasizing grammar and translation.
- Modern methods include the Grammar-Translation Method and the Audiolingual Method.
- Current trends towards Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) emphasize authentic language use.
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This quiz explores the basic concepts of learning and teaching as presented in Chapter 1. It examines the definitions, theories, and interconnectedness of these processes, as well as the implications for Second Language Acquisition. Test your understanding of learning mechanisms and teaching philosophies.
