LIN 102 - Bilingualism

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CUNY Hostos Community College

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3 credits, 3 hours Prerequisite: ESL 035 or higher This course will explore the nature of bilingualism, both as a societal and an individual human phenomenon. It will include the study of language domains, language acquisition and language loss, the psychological, cognitive, legal, and sociological implications of living with two languages, and the educational and economic aspects of bilingualism. Students will have the opportunity to practice applied linguistics by integrating class materials with first-hand observations of bilingual communities and individuals, and applying theories and empirical evidence to an in-depth study of a bilingual individual. This course is intended for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of linguistics and language, and/or majoring in Linguistics, TESOL, Speech and Hearing, or English at the senior college level.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hostos.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 518-4444

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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