SOCIAL INTERACTION AND ITS ROLE IN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
Social interaction, language development, sociocultural theory, communication, child language acquisition.Abstract
Social interaction plays a fundamental role in language development by providing the communicative context in which linguistic skills are acquired and refined. From early childhood through adolescence, interaction with caregivers, peers, and educators shapes phonological, lexical, grammatical, and pragmatic competencies. This article examines the role of social interaction in language development, drawing on socio-cultural and psycholinguistic perspectives. Evidence indicates that rich, responsive, and meaningful interactions significantly enhance language acquisition, while limited interaction may delay or constrain linguistic growth.
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