EN 280 - Perspectives on Language Acquisition

Institution:

Marymount University

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Description:

A study of what it means to "know" a language and how speakersbuild communicative competence in both first and second languages. Special emphasis is given to the difference between child and adult second-language learners, barriers to language learning, and the cross-cultural problems involved in learning a second language. ( 3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marymount.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 522-5600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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