Innatist Hypothesis Essentials

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Innatist Hypothesis

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Theory of innate language ability

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Key Proponent

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Noam Chomsky

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Universal Grammar

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Innate set of linguistic principles

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Language Acquisition Device

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Hypothetical brain mechanism

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Criticism

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Lack of empirical evidence

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Critical Period

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Optimal time for language learning

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Nativism

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Belief in inborn knowledge

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Chomsky's Argument

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Language too complex for mere learning

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Poverty of Stimulus

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Insufficient input for language learning

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Empiricist Counterargument

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Language learned through interaction