Chomsky’s Theory of Language Development discusses “critical periods” for learning language. Following from this theory, disruptions during critical periods should negatively affect the development of language.
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Other resources about feral children are in this week’s reading list.
Obviously, these are horrific cases of child abuse.
- What do the case of Genie and your readings tell us about language (and emotional) development?
- What cues can educators take from these tragic cases?
