FYSE1269A-F15
First Language Acquisition
First Language Acquisition
A normally-developing child can acquire any human language in the right environment, yet it is much more difficult for adults to achieve native proficiency in a second language. Why? In this course we will explore questions such as: How does first language acquisition happen? Is it effortless? Are humans “hardwired” with language? Is it true that after the “Critical Period,” i.e., the onset of puberty, humans have lost this capacity? We will also explore social and cultural constraints on language acquisition, and learn basic techniques for collecting and analyzing data in language acquisition research. 3 hrs. sem.
A normally-developing child can acquire any human language in the right environment, yet it is much more difficult for adults to achieve native proficiency in a second language. Why? In this course we will explore questions such as: How does first language acquisition happen? Is it effortless? Are humans “hardwired” with language? Is it true that after the “Critical Period,” i.e., the onset of puberty, humans have lost this capacity? We will also explore social and cultural constraints on language acquisition, and learn basic techniques for collecting and analyzing data in language acquisition research. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2015
- Location:
- Atwater Dining 102(ATD 102)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday at ATD 102 (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday at MBH 104 (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Hang Du
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92475
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1269
- Section Identifier:
- A