Essays about: "Child language acquisition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Child language acquisition.

1. 1. Swedish toddlers' learning English through digital tablets : From a parental perspective

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Emma Sjöstrand; [2023]
   Keywords : Toddlers; Sweden; English language learning; digital tablets; parental perceptions; semi-structured interviews; qualitative study;

   Abstract : This study aims to explore the attitudes and practices of Swedish parents regarding the use of digital tablets for their toddlers' English language acquisition. The study focuses on the perceptions of parents regarding the role of tablets in supporting or hindering the development of English language skills in English language learners during early childhood. READ MORE

3. 2. Preschool- Based Language Support for Language Learning Children in Europe

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

   Author : Caroline Schuldt; [2022]
   Keywords : second language learning children; migration background; preschool; language support;

   Abstract : Children with a migration background already have lower language competencies when they enter preschool than children without, which has an impact on their further language development as well as their acquisition of written language and their further educational biography. The early identification and support of children with special language support needs is of great importance in view of the existing educational inequalities. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of the English language produced by a Swedish 4-year-old child in the light of the innatist perspective : A case study

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Ida Wistrand; [2021]
   Keywords : Bilingualism; Second Language Acquisition; Child Second Language Acquisition; First Language Acquisition; Language development; Innatism; U-shaped learning; Overgeneralization.;

   Abstract : This is a case study that focuses on the oral proficiency in English manifested by the 4-year-old sonof the author. He speaks Swedish as his L1 like his both parents but has been exposed to Englishsince he was one year old from using a tablet. READ MORE

5. 4. It Feels Like Home : Linguistic repertoire and language identity among elder Tornedalians in Uppsala

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

   Author : Ebba Fogelström; [2021]
   Keywords : Meänkieli; minority language; language ideology; family language policy; linguistic repertoire; linguistic identity; meänkieli; minoritetsspråk; språkideologi; family language policy; språkrepertoar; språklig identitet;

   Abstract : Based on the accounts by four elder speakers of the Swedish minority language Meänkieli, given in October 2020, this study investigates the attitudes and sentiments among elder speakers of Meänkieli towards the languages they speak. The participants have migrated as young adults from the Torne Valley, where Meänkieli is traditionally spoken, to places in Sweden where their language use has been restricted by the lack of Meänkieli domains. READ MORE

6. 5. MAKING USE OF CHILDREN’S DIGITAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Farah Khaddour; [2020-03-24]
   Keywords : Interaction in SLA; Child’s SLA;

   Abstract : Purpose: The general purpose of this study is to examine how parents can be supported in making use of their child’s digital media consumption for second language learning. In particular, a set of requirements are developed for best supporting the integration of children’s online activity into language learning activities by promoting a smooth transfer of knowledge through the spontaneous production of the target language. READ MORE