scholarly journals Determining Children’s Level of Acquisition through Grammatical Profiles: Evidence from a Bilingual Russian-English Child Acquiring Verbs

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Maria Tsfasman
Keyword(s):  
Written Language ◽  
Bilingual Child ◽  
Russian Verb ◽  
English Child ◽  
Verb Acquisition

In this paper, I present my research on verb acquisition of a bilingual Russian- English child. I apply grammatical profiles to determine the level of acquisition of the child, noticing that grammatical profiles are different for spoken and written language. I show that the bilingual child I examined has acquired the Russian verb system completely, but still makes some mistakes in verb formation.

scholarly journals The development of verbal morphology and word order in an Indonesian-German bilingual child: A case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-53
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Putu Sri Adnyani ◽  
Ni Luh Sutjiati Beratha ◽  
I Wayan Pastika ◽  
I Nyoman Suparwa
Keyword(s):  
Word Order ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Verbal Morphology ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Bilingual Child ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Linguistic Interference ◽  
Verb Acquisition ◽  
Natural Settings

Abstract The contexts and circumstances of the occurrence of cross-linguistic influence in bilingual children’s language development are still a matter of debate. The present study argues that in the early development of a bilingual child exposed to two typologically distinct languages (Indonesian and German), the child developed two separate linguistic systems. The child, raised in Indonesia, was exposed to Indonesian by her Indonesian mother and to German by her German father. The study focuses on the early stages of verbal morphology and word order, from ages 1;3 to 2;2. The corpus took the form of conversational text or speech based on spontaneous interactions in natural settings. The data was collected using diary records, supplemented by weekly video recordings. In analysing the data, two software systems were used: ELAN and Toolbox. The speech was segmented based on utterances. All verbal morphology and word order was coded. The results show that verbal morphology in Indonesian and German was acquired by the child at different times, with the development of German verbs occurring later than Indonesian verb acquisition. In addition, there is evidence of interaction between the two developing systems. Cross-linguistic interference was identified when the child used the Indonesian vocatives-predicate combination in German utterances while, at the same time, the child also applied the German verb-final clause structure in Indonesian utterances when she should have produced German utterances. Thus, the results from this case study suggest that both language external and internal factors account for the occurrence of cross-linguistic influence.

scholarly journals THE ORAL AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF AN INDONESIAN BILINGUAL CHILD IN THE OHIO STATE, USA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Riana Permatasari
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Heritage Language ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Bilingual Child ◽  
Narrative Structures ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Research Questions

This study was a qualitative case study conducted to investigate the oraland written language proficiency of an Indonesian bilingual child living inThe Ohio State, USA. There were three research questions guiding thisstudy as follows: (1) how the bilingual Indonesian child used thelanguages she spoke in oral and written forms?, (2) how was the child�soral proficiency for each language she spoke?, and (3) how was the child�swritten language proficiency for each language she spoke? The data in thisstudy were gathered through analytical observation sheets, semistructured interviews, audio and video recording and transcriptions, andreading aloud and writing scoring. Then, the data were analyzed usinginductive analysis such as doing field work to observe and recording thedata, developing topics and categorizing the data into categories, refiningand coding the data into more specific patterns to see the themes of thedata, and seeking for narrative structures and visual representations.Based on the results of the study, there were three points concluded. First,my focal student and her community chose different languages tocommunicate based on the listeners� cultural background, age, and gender.Second, the Indonesian parents living there had an awareness of theimportance of heritage language in spoken and written forms. Third, thestudent� oral and written language proficiency in English were higher thanin Indonesian and Javanese. In conclusion, the student needed more spacefor developing her abilities in Indonesian and Javanese.Keywords: bilingual, bilingualism, biliteracy, language proficiency

Word Prompt Programs

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Wood ◽  
Joan L. Rankin ◽  
David R. Beukelman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Basic Word ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Language Needs

Word prompt programs are computer software programs or program features that are used in addition to basic word processing. These programs provide word lists from which a user selects a desired word and inserts it into a line of text. This software is used to support individuals with severe speech, physical, and learning disabilities. This tutorial describes the features of a variety of word prompt programs and reviews the current literature on the use of these programs by people with oral and written language needs. In addition, a matrix that identifies the features contained in eight sample word prompt programs is provided. The descriptions of features and the matrix are designed to assist speech-language pathologists and teachers in evaluating and selecting word prompt programs to support their clients' oral and written communication.

Collecting Words: A Clinical Example of a Morphology-Focused Orthographic Intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 544-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Murphy ◽  
Emily A. Diehm
Keyword(s):  
Written Language ◽  
Morphological Knowledge ◽  
English Orthography ◽  
Word Level ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
The One ◽  
Critical Intervention ◽  
Reading And Spelling ◽  
Reading And Spelling Difficulties

Purpose Morphological interventions promote gains in morphological knowledge and in other oral and written language skills (e.g., phonological awareness, vocabulary, reading, and spelling), yet we have a limited understanding of critical intervention features. In this clinical focus article, we describe a relatively novel approach to teaching morphology that considers its role as the key organizing principle of English orthography. We also present a clinical example of such an intervention delivered during a summer camp at a university speech and hearing clinic. Method Graduate speech-language pathology students provided a 6-week morphology-focused orthographic intervention to children in first through fourth grade ( n = 10) who demonstrated word-level reading and spelling difficulties. The intervention focused children's attention on morphological families, teaching how morphology is interrelated with phonology and etymology in English orthography. Results Comparing pre- and posttest scores, children demonstrated improvement in reading and/or spelling abilities, with the largest gains observed in spelling affixes within polymorphemic words. Children and their caregivers reacted positively to the intervention. Therefore, data from the camp offer preliminary support for teaching morphology within the context of written words, and the intervention appears to be a feasible approach for simultaneously increasing morphological knowledge, reading, and spelling. Conclusion Children with word-level reading and spelling difficulties may benefit from a morphology-focused orthographic intervention, such as the one described here. Research on the approach is warranted, and clinicians are encouraged to explore its possible effectiveness in their practice. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12290687

They Have a Write to Go To College Too: Challenges for Secondary Level Students

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Joan Aker
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Language Disabilities ◽  
Written Language Development

Abstract Children with language disabilities at the secondary level experience significant difficulty in all components of the writing process. This article discusses issues contributing to student’s difficulty in writing as well as suggestions for how to support written language development in this population.

Preservice Efforts To Promote School-Based SLPs' Roles in Written Language Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Lanter ◽  
Claire Waldron
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Written Language ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
School Based ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Written Language Development

Abstract The authors describe an innovative clinical education program that emphasizes the provision of written language services by preservice speech-language pathology graduate students at Radford University in Virginia. Clinicians combined academic coursework in language acquisition in school-age children and clinical experiences that target children's written language development to promote future literacy-based leadership roles and collaborative efforts among school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs). These literacy-based experiences prepare SLPs to serve in the growing numbers of American public schools that are implementing Response to Intervention models.

Functional and structural neural plasticity effects of literacy acquisition in adulthood

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-107
Author(s):  
Melanie Boltzmann ◽  
Thomas Münte ◽  
Bahram Mohammadi ◽  
Jascha Rüsseler
Keyword(s):  
Neural Plasticity ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Workplace Literacy ◽  
Functional Illiteracy ◽  
Brain Changes ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract. In Germany, 7.5 Million individuals between 18 and 64 years are considered to be functionally illiterate (Grotlüschen & Riekmann, 2012). Functional illiterates have only rudimentary literacy skills despite attending school for several years. Although they can use written language to a very limited extent, only few functional illiterates attend literacy courses for adults. In addition, most adult literacy courses primarily aim at promoting basic reading and writing skills. Offers specific to workplace literacy are scarce. This review gives an overview of the definition of functional illiteracy. Afterwards, a specific literacy program (AlphaPlus) and its effectiveness will be presented. The reviewed studies indicate that learning to read in adulthood is associated with structural and functional brain changes.

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