Language Development in Infants by

Infant Language Development

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Phonology

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Morphology

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Pragmatics

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How words are formed to create sentences that actually make sense

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Example of a correct syntax: People who text and drive are dangerous to other drivers.
Example of an incorrect syntax: Texting and driving while being people is dangerous to other drivers.

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How words and sentences may mean the same thing but not really "mean the same thing."

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Example of a semantic: man and boy. Biologically, the two are the same but have a great difference in age.

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How sounds are used in different languages.

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Example: The B in bottle sounds different than the B in baby.

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The structure and construction of words. Morphemes refer to roots, prefixes, and affixes.

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Example: The lactation nurse was a big help <-- (morpheme) in getting the baby to latch on.

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Knowing what language to talk to, to the appropriate person.

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Example: Usually, you wouldn't talk to your mom the same way you would talk to your friends at school.

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Language Milestones

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Birth

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Crying

2-4 Months

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Cooing begins

5 Months

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Understands first word

6 Months

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Babbling begins

7 - 11 Months

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Change from universal linguist to language specific listener

8-12 Months

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Uses gestures, comprehension appears

13 Months

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First word spoken

18 Months

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Vocabulary spurt starts

18-24 Months

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Uses two-word utterances