Compare and Contrast the Behaviorist and Nativist Theories of Language

question 64

Essay

Compare and contrast the behaviorist and nativist theories of language acquisition. What is the interactionist view, and how has it arisen out of dissatisfaction with the other two approaches?

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Definitions:

Traditional Communities

Societies or groups that adhere to longstanding customs, practices, and values, often resisting modern changes.

Modernity

A term that characterizes industrialized societies, including the decline of tradition, an increase in individualism, and a belief in progress, technology, and science.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often refers to the self-governance of individuals or groups.

Cultural Imperialism

The imposition of one culture’s beliefs and practices on another culture through media and consumer products rather than by military force.