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Children's language acquisition.

M L Rice

    The American Psychologist
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Child language acquisition is a recent focus in developmental psychology. This review explores challenges and proposes research to aid children struggling with language fundamentals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Linguistics
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Child language acquisition is a fundamental aspect of human development.
    • While typically emerging spontaneously, some children face difficulties.
    • Philosophers have long been intrigued by language's universal appearance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current issues in child language acquisition.
    • To propose a research agenda for children with language learning difficulties.
    • To understand the spontaneous vs. taught nature of language development.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of current research in child language acquisition.
    • Analysis of factors influencing language development.
    • Identification of areas for future research.

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    Main Results:

    • Language acquisition is a complex process influenced by social and cognitive factors.
    • A significant subset of children requires explicit instruction for language mastery.
    • Current research needs to address the heterogeneity in language learning trajectories.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is crucial to support children with language acquisition challenges.
    • Understanding individual differences is key to effective intervention strategies.
    • Integrating insights from psychology and linguistics can advance the field.