EDU 803 - Language Acquisition and Development in Children

Language acquisition and development in young children will be studied. Important topics that will be explored are major components of language for studying children’s growth; patterns for normal and abnormal language development; crucial experiences and contexts for language learning in young children; setting benchmarks for growth and development; fostering language growth in children with developmental delays; promoting development for English Language Learners; and formal and informal assessments of language acquisition and development. Task Stream electronic portfolio is required.
Lecture
3 Credits
Offered in Fall & Spring