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Nature or Nurture?: A Case Study from Feral Children on Their Grammar Acquisition
- 1 Huashang Colllege Guangdong University of Finance and Economics
- 2 Huashang Colllege Guangdong University of Finance and Economics
- 3 Xi’an International Studies University
- 4 Nanjing Normal University Zhongbei College
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Abstract
The present study asks whether Nature or nurture is important for feral children to acquire grammar. Two different experiments are carried out to prove the significance of Nature and nurture with one type of participant because the previous research mainly focused on the case study of one participant on Nature and nurture. This study combines and measures both to better determine the connection. The differences in input, like with or without feedback and correction, will show the relationship between Nature and nurture and whether they are both essential. Through the picture-speaking and nurture experiments, it is assumed that input is pivotal in presenting Nature and nurture prepositions. In addition, this study will be helpful for the latter study by pointing out problems with limitations.
Keywords
Nature, nurture, language acquisition, feral children, grammar acquisition
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Yu,Z.;Yang,M.;Liu,H.;Chen,R. (2024). Nature or Nurture?: A Case Study from Feral Children on Their Grammar Acquisition. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,48,33-38.
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