5. In the reading, Fernald presents a model that outlines four functions
of motherese that emerge sequentially. Critically discuss the evidence in
support of each function. Does this convince you that motherese is
adaptive both for social/emotional development and language
acquisition.
Big Question /20
4 points for each function
1-name of the function or close to it
1-mentioning a study that applies to it
1-describing a study that applies to it
1-explaining (critique) why the study supports or not
4 points for explaining why this supports social/emotional
and language development
Marks were taken off for
Not getting the stages in the correct order
Not explaining the links between the stages
Not explaining what the 4 functions relate to or were
created for
2. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of hemodynamic vs.
electrophysiological methods and their uses in studying language.
Medium Question /15
5 points for describing both hemodynamic and
electrophysiological methods correctly
5 points for explaining their strengths and weaknesses
5 points for providing and explaining examples for each
related to language
Points were taken off for
Listing and not explaining the methods, their strengths
and weaknesses
Listing and not explaining examples related to language
1. Discuss the NATURE/NURTURE dichotomy in research on
language acquisition and explain why this dichotomy could become less
relevant over time. Include in your answer an illustration of this by
relating it to at least one reading in addition to the Aitchison chapter.
Small Question /10
3 points for explaining what the Nature/Nurture dichotomy is
1 for defining nature
1 for defining nurture
1 for explaining how and why it is a dichotomy
1 point for explaining why it is useful
2 points for explaining why it has become less relevant over
time
4 points for providing at least one example
1 for mentioning the example
1 for describing the example
1 for relating the example to nature
1 for relating the example to nurture
Points were taken off
providing poor example(s)
failure to adequately define
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