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Language and Communication

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

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Key Topics to Revise

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Definition and Characteristics of Language

  • Language is a form of communication using symbols (spoken, written, or signed) based on a systematic structure
  • According to Santrock (2005): 'Language is a form of communication whether spoken, written or signed, that is based on a system of symbols'
  • NCERT (2006) defines language as 'a dynamic system of symbols used in communicating with other persons'
2

Aspects of Language

  • Five main aspects: Phonological, Morphological, Syntactic/Syntax, Semantic, and Pragmatic
  • Each aspect deals with different components of language structure and use
  • All aspects work together to create meaningful communication
3

Language Development

  • Language development follows predictable stages from birth to age 3
  • Starts with crying (non-specific initially, becomes specific for different needs)
  • Babbling stage occurs around 6 months with sounds like Ha...Aa...Ba...Ma
4

Theories of Language Development

  • Two main theories: Environmental Theory (Skinner) and Biological/Innate Theory (Chomsky)
  • Modern psychologists consider both heredity and environment important
  • Debate continues about whether language is learned or innate

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Language is a dynamic systemLanguage has five key aspectsChildren progress through predictable stagesTwo major theories explain language acquisitionThree perspectives explain this relationship

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