ECE 215 Speech and Language Development

Students will construct an understanding of speech and language acquisition in children birth through five years of age. An examination and analysis of typical, a typical and bilingual language patterns and their relationship to cognitive and social development will be included. Activities and strategies will be explored regarding early literacy and classroom intervention. Educational issues related to linguistically diverse children and families will be researched using the Internet as a resource. This course requires 15 hours of field experience. Prerequisite(s): Psychology of Early Childhood or an equivalent course in Developmental Psychology, current TB test and background check required Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

Credits

3