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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of linguistic theory and first- and second- language acquisition research. Analyzes a speaker's unconscious knowledge of language by examining the structure of English and other languages. Follows the development of this knowledge in infants, children, and adults. Considers the sociopolitical context of becoming and being bilingual. Offered in conjunction with HDP 382.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a historical overview of many different ways that young children have been educated. Examines the history of early childhood education according to prevailing theories of child development, classroom practices, and public policies. Provides background and skills to examine and engage in contemporary debates about early childhood education.
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3.00 Credits
Explores issues in the history of children and families focusing on family structure and functions and the rise of the "child experts." Topics include: the Puritan family, 19th century transformations, origins of juvenile justice, federal programs, child guidance, gender norms, adoption, Head
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1.00 Credits
Explores theories that explain moral and value development throughout the lifespan, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Considers the application of those theories to practical situations that occur in multicultural settings and societies and examines existing models.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews etiology, behavioral characteristics, developmental outcomes and family impact of infants born at environmental, biological, or established risk for developmental delays or disabilities. Reviews roles of medicine, nursing, social work, education and the developmental therapies in meeting the needs of these children. Introduces early intervention services and offers opportunities to observe. Prerequisites: Prior knowledge or previous course work in infant and toddler development.
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3.00 Credits
Uses sociocultural frameworks to examine the practices of nonparental caretaking of young children within the United States and worldwide. Focus on both centerbased and less formal practices of child care. Students examine ways to become sensitive in working with children of cultures other than their own. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge or previous coursework in child development. Offered in conjunction with HDP 358.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the relationships between language and culture. Examines methods of helping linguistically diverse students develop literacy abilities within contexts that draw upon and extend home language
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the structure and function of the American legal system. Presents an historical perspective on society's view of the child as a foundation for understanding current legal issues. Concentrates on doctrinal problems that reflect the contrast of rights among the child, family and state.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the range of ways violence affects children in homes, classrooms and other professional settings, how to work to counteract the negative effects of that violence, and how to promote nonviolence. Theory and research into the causes and effects of violence will be examined, as well as promising practices for responding effectively.
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