Problem
Here you will answer various questions related to this module and larger societal and cultural trends. I encourage you to include your personal experiences and observations as part of these discussions. You will also read and comment upon the answers of your peers. Your participation in these discussion boards will be evaluated using the rubric provided in the discussion forum within Canvas.
Considering the readings, activities and additional resources, please address the following in your post:
Discuss the similarities and differences in the information presented in our course resources on language. Compare and contrast their representation of children as language learners.
a) What key points are addressed?
b) How do they each paint a picture of the child language-learner?
c) What does each say or imply about the abilities and capacities of the developing brain?
d) How do culture and language environment affect how children will acquire language?
e) How does autism affect language development? (it is usually diagnosed in early childhood)