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The currently most popular theory of child language acquisition is the “the Active Construction of a Grammar” theory,” which replaces earlier reliance on theories that focus on imitation and reinforcement. Describe the “Active Construction of a Grammar” theory, explaining its theoretical basis. What advantages does the new theory have over the old (that is, how and why is it more powerful in explaining what happens as children acquire language)? What roles can the old theories still play in understanding how children learn to talk? Make sure to provide lots of examples.


Make general statements that provide a clear argument; include specific examples that illustrate and provide evidence for your general statements;  provide analysis of the argument and its evidence;  cite sources and include a bibliography.