English Language A-Level
Functions and purposes of child language
What Functions and purposes of child language means in English Language A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The many things children's language does beyond naming objects, such as satisfying needs, controlling others, expressing feelings, creating imaginary worlds, sharing information and maintaining relationships.
Topics that use Functions and purposes of child language
- Children’s language development (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Caregiver and peer interaction
- Conventions and audience awareness
- Development of communicative competence
- Genre as purpose-driven text type
- Mode
- Pragmatics and speech acts
- Research evidence and studies
- Speech and writing as different modes
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