Language Acquisition
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Overview
Subject area
LIN
Catalog Number
103W
Course Title
Language Acquisition
Department(s)
Description
This course will focus on the process of language acquisition in normally developing children, from infancy to school age. Theories of language acquisition are explored, including those that are behavioral, psycholinguistic, and sociolinguistic. Students will learn about the developmental stages of language, and learn how to research, record, and interpret the theories. Students will study the relationship between oral and written language as well as language differences related to bilingualism and dialects.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society
Course Attributes
WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
037835