CD 321 - Early Childhood Development and Emerging Speech and Language

Institution:

Emporia State University

Subject:

Early Childhood

Description:

The course is designed to fully explore the normal growth and development of children, especially language development from prenatal stages through age 8. Theoretical background of general and language development is discussed including Piaget, Skinner, Chompsky, Maslow and Bronfenbrenner. There is a thorough examination of each stage of growth within the context of motor, cognitive and language development. The child as a whole is emphasized with attention to the inter-connectedness of skills and abilities; and the importance of the interplay between the environment and the individual child. Exceptional development and its impact on the child and his or her family will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emporia.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 341-1200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.