HCD-553 Speech and Language Acquisition

Prerequisite: None. This course will provide students with a basic overview of normal speech and language development. Theories of language acquisition will be introduced, and morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics will be addressed. Students will examine language delays, disorders, and differences and identify indicators for a child being at risk for language impairment. This course addresses the ASHA minimum requirements for knowledge of language acquisition, and the relationships to cognitive development and cultural and linguistic diversity.

Credits

3