LIN 201 Lecture Notes - Straw Man, Argument From Analogy, Counterclaim
16 Oct 2013
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Straw-man claim: l1 is learned purely by imitation. Counter-claim: innanteness hypo. , w/ inference of grammar from enviro. Straw-man: analogy is one of primary paths to l1 acq. False: painted/saw a red barn => painted/saw a barn red. Straw-man claim: correction & reinforcement are critical for l1 acq. Straw-man claim: struc. input is one of primary paths to l1 acq. Not all cultures use it, but kids learn the same. Example: all phrases have head w/ optional complements. Example: head can go before or after complements.
