EDU 51600 Language Acquisition and Development for Young Children

This course involves a study of the nature of language, the normal sequence of language development, an introduction to the theories of language acquisition, and monitoring instruction of linguistically and culturally diverse students in a variety of English Language teaching contexts. The course includes a concern for understanding the influence of the environment and culture in language development, development of techniques and materials for stimulating language growth, identification of speech and articulation problems and appropriate referral methods, and familiarity with instruments and techniques for assessing language development.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDU 51500-51503.