hallidays functions- nativism/ congitivism/ constructivism

what did halliday suggest with his seven fucntions?

he suggested that by having an intended outcome, or motivation for using language, a child will be further motivated to use that language.

what is the intrumental function?

to obtain material needs. e.g.” juice?”

what is regulatory?

to control others through commands or demands.

interactional?

to maintain social relatinships, such as “helllo”

personal?

expressing feelings and attidues.

heurisitc?

language to learn about thigns and ask questions.

imaginitive?

pretend play, creating environments, role plays.

informative?

sharing information

link to Dore’s functions:

-labelling

-repeating

-callling

-answering

-practicing

-requesting

-protesting

-greeitng

how doesthis relate to social inpt?

language as a cultrual code.- pragmatics.