CODS 372 - The Nature and Development of Language

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course will provide an introduction to the nature of language. It will describe the nature of communication and the components of language. It will also describe milestones in the development of syntax, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse. Preliteracy and literacy skills will be discussed. Topics on dialectal and language variation will also be included. Training in the analysis of language samples obtained from normally developing children will be provided. Prerequisite: CODS 264

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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