Multilingualism: the Role of Language in the South African Context (LIN1502)
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LIN1502 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 | Due 2 September 2024
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Multilingualism: the Role of Language in the South African Context (LIN1502)
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University Of South Africa (Unisa)
LIN1502 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 | Due 2 September 2024. All questions answered with references.
Question 1
Read the following dialogue and answer the questions that follow.
Mother: Do you want the duckie? Whose duckie is this?
(Mother shows Dinesh a toy duck)
Dinesh: Mine.
Mother: Tha...
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Question 1
1. Read the following dialogue and answer the questions that follow.
Mother: Do you want the duckie? Whose duckie is this? (Mother shows Dinesh a toy duck)
Dinesh: Mine.
Mother: That’s right! It’s Dinesh’s duckie. Should I put duckie away? (Mother speaks slowly and
clearly)
Dinesh: No.
Mother: Okay. Let’s keep duckie out.
1.1. What word stage is Dinesh likely to be in and how old is he? Motivate your answer with
characteristics of that word stage.
Based on Dinesh's responses, such as "Mine" and "No," he is likely in the two-word stage of
language development, which typically occurs between the ages of 18 and 24 months.
Motivation:
Short, Simple Responses: Dinesh uses concise words to express ownership ("Mine") and
refusal ("No").
Meaningful Speech: During the two-word stage, children start using simple phrases with
important content words, often omitting less critical parts like articles or auxiliary verbs.
(Study Guide - Page: 32)
1.2. Is the mother using caretaker speech or not? Motivate your answer with examples from the
dialogue.
Yes, the mother is using caretaker speech in her conversation with Dinesh. Caretaker speech, also
known as child-directed speech, involves a simplified and exaggerated manner of speaking that helps
young children understand and acquire language. Here are the key features from the dialogue that
indicate the mother is using caretaker speech:
Simplified Vocabulary: The mother uses simple and familiar words like "duckie" instead of
"duck," making the conversation more accessible for a young child. Example: "Do you want
the duckie?"
Repetition: The mother repeats key words to reinforce their meaning and help Dinesh make
connections. Example: "Whose duckie is this?" followed by "It’s Dinesh’s duckie."
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