[Date]
CDE2601
Assignment 4
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
,CDE2601 Assignment 4 2024
QUESTION 1: (25)
1.1 List Then Define The Pre-Linguistic And The Adult-Like Language Stages In
Language Development. (4)
1.2 Explain The Concept Of Emergent Literacy And Its Significance In A Learner’s
Language Development And Highlight How Emergent Literacy Lays The Foundation For
Later Reading And Writing Skills. (3)
1.3 Critically Discuss The Importance Of The Grade R Year In The Acquisition Of
Language Skills And Discuss How Teachers And Parents Or Caregivers Play A Crucial
Role In Fostering Language Development During This Period. (4)
1.4 Describe The Typical Milestones And Progressions Observed In Language
Development During This Period. (4)
1.5 Analyse TWO (2) Challenges That May Arise During Language Development In
Learners And Identify Strategies That Can Support And Promote Language Acquisition
In The Classroom Or Home Environment. (4)
1.6 Critically Explain How Teachers And Parents Or Caregivers Can Effectively Address
Language-Related Difficulties In The Following TWO (2) Environments.
– Teachers (At School)
– Parents Or Caregivers (At Home)
QUESTION 1: (25)
, 1.1 List Then Define The Pre-Linguistic And The Adult-Like Language Stages In
Language Development. (4)
Pre-Linguistic Stages:
1. Cooing Stage (0-3 months):
o Definition: This stage is characterized by the production of cooing and
gurgling sounds. Infants start to produce vowel-like sounds and
experiment with different pitches and volumes.
2. Babbling Stage (4-6 months):
o Definition: During this stage, infants begin to produce consonant-vowel
combinations like "ba," "da," and "ma." Babbling is repetitive and serves
as a foundation for later speech development.
Adult-Like Language Stages:
1. Holophrastic Stage (12-18 months):
o Definition: Children use single words (holophrases) to express whole
sentences or complex ideas, such as "milk" to mean "I want milk."
2. Telegraphic Speech Stage (18-24 months):
o Definition: This stage involves the use of two or three-word combinations
that resemble telegrams, such as "want cookie" or "go park." Children
begin to use basic grammar rules and expand their vocabulary.
1.2 Explain The Concept Of Emergent Literacy And Its Significance In A Learner’s
Language Development And Highlight How Emergent Literacy Lays The
Foundation For Later Reading And Writing Skills. (3)
Emergent Literacy:
CDE2601
Assignment 4
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
,CDE2601 Assignment 4 2024
QUESTION 1: (25)
1.1 List Then Define The Pre-Linguistic And The Adult-Like Language Stages In
Language Development. (4)
1.2 Explain The Concept Of Emergent Literacy And Its Significance In A Learner’s
Language Development And Highlight How Emergent Literacy Lays The Foundation For
Later Reading And Writing Skills. (3)
1.3 Critically Discuss The Importance Of The Grade R Year In The Acquisition Of
Language Skills And Discuss How Teachers And Parents Or Caregivers Play A Crucial
Role In Fostering Language Development During This Period. (4)
1.4 Describe The Typical Milestones And Progressions Observed In Language
Development During This Period. (4)
1.5 Analyse TWO (2) Challenges That May Arise During Language Development In
Learners And Identify Strategies That Can Support And Promote Language Acquisition
In The Classroom Or Home Environment. (4)
1.6 Critically Explain How Teachers And Parents Or Caregivers Can Effectively Address
Language-Related Difficulties In The Following TWO (2) Environments.
– Teachers (At School)
– Parents Or Caregivers (At Home)
QUESTION 1: (25)
, 1.1 List Then Define The Pre-Linguistic And The Adult-Like Language Stages In
Language Development. (4)
Pre-Linguistic Stages:
1. Cooing Stage (0-3 months):
o Definition: This stage is characterized by the production of cooing and
gurgling sounds. Infants start to produce vowel-like sounds and
experiment with different pitches and volumes.
2. Babbling Stage (4-6 months):
o Definition: During this stage, infants begin to produce consonant-vowel
combinations like "ba," "da," and "ma." Babbling is repetitive and serves
as a foundation for later speech development.
Adult-Like Language Stages:
1. Holophrastic Stage (12-18 months):
o Definition: Children use single words (holophrases) to express whole
sentences or complex ideas, such as "milk" to mean "I want milk."
2. Telegraphic Speech Stage (18-24 months):
o Definition: This stage involves the use of two or three-word combinations
that resemble telegrams, such as "want cookie" or "go park." Children
begin to use basic grammar rules and expand their vocabulary.
1.2 Explain The Concept Of Emergent Literacy And Its Significance In A Learner’s
Language Development And Highlight How Emergent Literacy Lays The
Foundation For Later Reading And Writing Skills. (3)
Emergent Literacy:
