Why Is So Complex Language Essay

Language Log 2
Language is a very complex mechanism, there are a lot of different aspects that go into learning about language. Since language is so complex, many different researchers have differing views on how language is developed. I believe that because language is so complex, researchers study different aspects of language and find their own perspectives. Although, many of these perspectives lack important aspect of actual language development. In order to understand why language theories differ, one must look at all the different theories. According to the textbook, there are two main categories for language development, classical and Interactionist. The classical view is then divided into two different approaches, Behavioral approach and the Generative Linguistic approach. The Behavioral approach suggests that language is developed through the environment in which kids develop in. It focuses on classical and operant conditioning, stating that kids learn language …show more content…
I feel that they have a good mix of all the aspect of language development. The theory I believe is the closest to actual language development is Usage-Based Theory. This theory stresses the importance of social interaction which I believe is key to developing language. The example used in class about the children who are raise without any social interaction and then are reemerge into society having no language abilities displays the importance of social interaction in language development. Without social interaction language cannot be developed. I also like how the theory explains the use of gestures in early communication. One aspect I believe it lacks is having a genetic ability to develop language. I believe humans are born with an innate ability to learn language but it is fostered through social interactions. Therefore, theory is the closest to the actual development of