EDUC 37 Language Development in Educational Contexts

How do infants acquire language so quickly and effortlessly? Why is it relatively difficult to learn a new language as an adult? This course will explore the biological bases that enable language acquisition, as well as the social, familial, and educational factors that contribute to language development from infancy to adolescence and beyond. We will examine both typical and atypical language development, and consider the implications of individual differences and language diversity for educational settings. Open to all classes.

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