Psychology 213 - Colloquium: Language Acquisition

Colq: Language Acquisition

Spring
2023
01
4.00
Brianna McMillan

M W 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Smith College
PSY-213-01-202303
Bass 203
bmcmillan@smith.edu
PHI 213-01, PSY 213-01
Offered as PSY 213 and PHI 213. A detailed examination of how children learn their language. Theories of acquisition of word meaning, syntax and pragmatics are examined, as well as methodology for assessment of children’s knowledge. Cross-linguistic and cross-cultural data and perspectives are considered, as well as applications in language therapy and education. Students undertake an original research project using transcript analysis, and read original research literature. Background in linguistics or child development is necessary. Prerequisites: PHI 236 or EDC 235. Enrollment limited to 25.

[CE] PHI 236 or EDC 235

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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