ECE5067 Language and Literacy Session 1
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What is semantic knowledge primarily concerned with?

  • The syntax of sentences
  • The history of language development
  • The meaning of words and the links between them (correct)
  • The phonetics of language

    • How is semantic development linked to conceptual knowledge according to Vygotsky?

  • The acquisition of semantic knowledge is closely tied to the understanding of concepts. (correct)
  • They are entirely separate processes.
  • Semantic development directly follows conceptual knowledge without interrelation.
  • Conceptual knowledge is only relevant in adult learning.

    • What is the role of semantic networks in cognitive development?

  • They organize conceptual knowledge within memory. (correct)
  • They are designed to confuse learners.
  • They represent each concept in isolation.
  • They only store vocabulary without structural relationships.

    • Which statement is true about how children learn concepts?

    <p>Concepts are interconnected and learned through networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates the semantic knowledge of the word 'ball'?

    <p>A round object associated with games or physical activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of language in society?

    <p>To form the foundation of communications and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a first language (L1)?

    <p>It is the language learned from birth, also known as a mother tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does receptive language competence primarily involve?

    <p>The comprehension of words and understanding language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comes first in the development of language skills, according to the discussion?

    <p>Oral language comes before written language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is knowledge about language and literacy development important for early childhood educators?

    <p>To support children’s language competencies effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expressed through expressive language competence?

    <p>A child's production of language for communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be considered a characteristic of a second language (L2)?

    <p>It is any language other than the first language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is false about first and second languages?

    <p>L2 is always used in daily communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of naming a category to which an item belongs called?

    <p>Convergent naming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes over-extension in vocabulary development?

    <p>Using a word to refer to more than its intended referent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT typically associated with a ball in the context provided?

    <p>Swim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely outcome for children with a well-developed semantic network?

    <p>More vocabulary options for expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest linguistic unit of sound that can signal a difference in meaning?

    <p>Phoneme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process entails providing a definition of an object or concept?

    <p>Word definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates under-extension?

    <p>Referring only to a golden retriever as 'dog'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the study of speech sounds in a language?

    <p>Phonetics/Phonology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of how phonemes can differentiate meaning?

    <p>Substituting /k/ for /m/ as in 'cat' vs 'mat'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is vocabulary development related to comprehension skills?

    <p>It enhances both reading and listening comprehension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributes to the formation of a syllable?

    <p>Consonants and vowels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true concerning well-developed vocabulary skills?

    <p>They provide more options for self-expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes syntax?

    <p>It involves the arrangement of phrases into sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of language focuses on the abstract units for phonological analysis?

    <p>Phonemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would likely not be a focus of phonetic and phonological knowledge?

    <p>The rules of sentence structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a part of the phonological structure of English?

    <p>Syntax rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does syntactic knowledge primarily pertain to in a language?

    <p>The combination and order of words to create sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exemplifies the concept of morphemic knowledge?

    <p>Understanding that 'cats' means more than one cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is word order important in syntactic development?

    <p>It determines the meaning of sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of language structure is the sentence order subject-object-verb commonly found?

    <p>Japanese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of word arrangement illustrates a lack of understanding of syntactic rules?

    <p>Beautiful the flower was on table the</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Language and Its Importance

    • Language is a crucial system of symbols for communication and interaction in society.
    • It underpins daily interactions and helps organize thoughts.
    • Without language and culture, a society cannot exist.

    First vs Second Language

    • First Language (L1): Language learned from birth; also known as mother tongue or native language.
    • Second Language (L2): Any language learned after L1, often used widely in the community.
    • L1 acquisition refers specifically to children's language development, while L2 encompasses development for all ages.

    Language Competencies

    • Successful societal functioning requires:
      • Receptive language: Comprehension of language (both oral and written).
      • Expressive language: Production of language for communication.

    Oral vs Written Language

    • Oral language is developed before written language.
    • Receptive skills emerge prior to expressive skills.

    Reasons for Educators to Understand Language Development

    • Knowledge of language and literacy promotes effective teaching practices in early childhood.
    • Key areas of knowledge include pragmatics, phonetics/phonology, semantics, morphology, and syntax.

    Phonetics and Phonological Knowledge

    • Involves the study of speech sounds in a language, including consonants, vowels, and syllable formation.
    • Phoneme: The smallest unit of sound that can change meaning (e.g., "cat" vs. "mat").

    Semantic Knowledge

    • Concerned with the meanings of words and their interconnections.
    • Semantic development involves acquiring words and understanding their meanings in relation to concepts.
    • Semantic networks help organize conceptual knowledge, growing more complex with age.

    Vocabulary Development

    • Rich vocabulary correlates with enhanced expression and comprehension in reading and listening.
    • Children with developed semantic networks can engage in:
      • Divergent naming (naming multiple animals).
      • Convergent naming (categorizing animals).
      • Defining words (explaining what a dog is).

    Common Vocabulary Errors

    • Over-extension: Applying a word too broadly (e.g., "ball" for any round object).
    • Under-extension: Applying a word too narrowly (e.g., only calling a specific teddy bear "bear").

    Syntactic Knowledge

    • Language has grammar rules that dictate word order and sentence structure.
    • English follows a subject-verb-object format, influencing how sentences are formed and understood.
    • Development in syntactic knowledge is linked to sentence complexity and length.

    Morphemic Knowledge

    • Focuses on word structure and formation; a morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit within words.

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