CDE2601
Assignment 4 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,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)
1.1 Pre-Linguistic and Adult-Like Language Stages in Language Development
Pre-Linguistic Stage:
, • Cooing: (0-6 months) Infants make cooing sounds which are soft murmurs,
indicating pleasure.
• Babbling: (6-12 months) Infants produce repetitive consonant-vowel
combinations like "ba-ba" or "da-da".
• First Words: (12-18 months) Children begin to use single words to represent
objects or actions.
Adult-Like Language Stage:
• Two-Word Stage: (18-24 months) Toddlers combine two words to form simple
sentences like "want milk".
• Telegraphic Speech: (24-36 months) Children use short sentences that include
key content words but omit smaller function words (e.g., "Daddy go work").
• Complex Sentences: (3-4 years) Children start to form longer and more
complex sentences, using correct grammatical structures.
1.2 Emergent Literacy and Its Significance in Language Development
Emergent Literacy:
• Definition: Emergent literacy refers to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that
are developmental precursors to reading and writing.
• Significance: It is crucial in a learner’s language development as it lays the
foundation for later reading and writing skills by promoting early engagement with
books, storytelling, and recognizing letters and sounds.
Foundation for Later Skills:
• Phonemic Awareness: Understanding that words are made up of sounds.
• Vocabulary Development: Expanding word knowledge.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller brighttutor10. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R48,09. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.