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Discuss the implications of Chomsky's biological theory of language acquisition.

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Chomsky's Theory

Chomsky's theory posits that humans are biologically predisposed to acquire language, supported by studies on sign language acquisition.

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    Define the term 'language acquisition device' (LAD)

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Evidence for Chomsky's Theory

Studies on sign language acquisition, particularly the Senghas study, provide insights into innate language capabilities.

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    Explain how the Senghas study supports Chomsky's theory of language acquisition

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