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language socialization of indigenous children  

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  • The acquisition of language is a universal and fascinating aspect of human development. Language socialization research shows that when acquiring a first language, children are simultaneously acquiring the cultural and social knowledge necessary for becoming competent members of their respective families and communities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; Language Socialization of Indigenous Children]

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