LING 3860
Child Language Development
The study of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Aspects of phonology, morphology, pragmatics and syntax acquisition are discussed, as well as formal theories of acquisition, second language and bilingual acquisition, atypical development and the relationship of language acquisition with literacy. Also offered as PSYC 3860 . Students may not hold credit for LING 3860 and any of: PSYC 3860 or the former LING 2860 or the former PSYC 2860.
Prerequisites & course information
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated. Prerequisites: [9 credit hours of Linguistics courses] or [ PSYC 2290 or PSYC 2291 ] or written consent of department head. Equiv To: LING 2860, PSYC 2860, PSYC 3860 Attributes: Social Science
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027