HDF 530 - Language Acquisition

Institution:

Wheelock College

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Description:

Surveys and analyzes the literature on child language in relation to educational practice. Explores the nature and functions of language, theories and developmental stages of language acquisition, language and cognition, and language assessment. Students may pursue individual interests in related areas: bilingualism, language deprivation, dialect studies and language learning disorders. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge or previous course work in child development.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheelock.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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