Characterization of descriptive language at the preschool

Abstract

This article presents the most important aspects of a final work carried out to access the bachelor’s degree in Phonoaudiology. Language is a symbolic-linguistic phenomenon that fulfills both cognitive and interactional (social) functions in the lives of individuals and peoples (Flórez Romero, 2003). At present, there is a consensus on its fundamental role in the educational field, because it is the means through which knowledge is transmitted, which will require language skills from children that allow them to actively participate in various communicative situations. Therefore, the study of the acquisition of language skills that are put into play in everyday life and in the transmission or validation of knowledge makes sense. The objective of this research was to characterize 4 and 5 year old children’s ability to describe, who attend a school located in a popular neighborhood of the city of San Luis (Argentina). The hypothesis was that the children make descriptions, although they show a small vocabulary. The conclusion of the work was that the children in the sample were able to make descriptions, however, a significant number did so with limited vocabulary, which is not expected in preschool-age children with typical language development.