EDU6146 Infographic by Saki De Verno

Timeline

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Key Developments in Linguistics

References

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BBC Radio 4. (2015, April 17). Noam Chomsky on language acquisition [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cgpfw4z8cw

Combray, J. (2021, March 5). The Chomsky Skinner debate: How do humans acquire language? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdU_zWu7Gi4

Forstall, M. (2019). The structuralist approach in teaching English. The Classroom. https://www.theclassroom.com/structuralist-approach-teaching-english-8716712.html

Gebhard, M. (2013). Systemic functional linguistic approaches to teaching English-language learners. In C. A. Chapelle (Ed.), The encyclopedia of applied linguistics. Blackwell Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal1167

Nenchin, J. (2017). Beyond tradition: Using systemic functional linguistics in ESL teaching and teacher preparation. Contact TESL Ontario. http://contact.teslontario.org/beyond-tradition-using-sfl/

VanPatten, B., & Williams, J. (2014). Early theories in SLA. In Theories in second language acquisition (pp. 17–33). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203628942

White, L. (2015). Linguistic theory, universal grammar, and second language acquisition. In E. Herschensohn & M. Young-Scholten (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of second language acquisition (pp. 34–53). Cambridge University Press.

Distinguishing Features of Universal Grammar

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Distinguishing Features of Structural Linguistics

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Distinguishing Features of Systemic Functional Linguistics

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Comparison of Methodologies - Structural Linguistics

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Comparison of Methodologies - Universal Grammar

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Comparison of Methodologies - Systemic Functional Linguistics

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Linguistic Theories: Pros and Cons

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Conclusion: The Study of Three Linguistic Theories

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The study of Structural Linguistics, Universal Grammar, and Systemic Functional Linguistics reveals how different linguistic theories shape our understanding of language acquisition and teaching. Each framework offers unique insights, methodologies, and implications for language education, emphasizing distinct aspects of language structure, cognitive aspects, and social components.

A comprehensive approach to language education should balance these theories, combining structured grammatical instruction, natural input exposure, and practical language use. By integrating key insights from each framework, educators may design effective curricula that can support both linguistic competence and real-world communication.