Phonology
actual sound stem of language
40 in English
Semantics
learning of word meanings from combinations of phonemes
Syntax
How words are put together to form sentences and understand the effects of word order on meaning
transformational grammar
Chomsky studied it
Children learn it easily at a young age»_space; innate ability» LAD
Language Acquisition Device
Chomsky theory
Triggered by exposure to language
enables infants to listen and process sounds
Critical age between 2-13y for language