Course Description
Theory and evidence of the chronological development of phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in the child. Prerequisite: Majors only, or by permission of instructor; Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with CSD 306, CSD 307, and CSD 309; Notes: Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge about the social, biological, perceptual, and cognitive bases of language.
Demonstrate knowledge about speech and language development in preschool and school-age children.
Describe the different theories of language acquisition---how nature and nurture impact children’s development of speech and language.
Demonstrate knowledge of dialectal variations and second language learning.
Calculate MLU and identify a preschool child’s language stage.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Quizzes (6 quizzes, 20 points each) | 60% |
Journal Articles (written review and participation) | 20% |
Mean Length of Utterance Analysis | 10% (20 points) |
Language Analysis (final project) | 10% (20 points) |
Evaluation and Grading
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
>93.0% | A |
90.0%-92.9% | A- |
87.0%-89.9% | B+ |
83.0%-86.9% | B |
80.0%-82.9% | B- |
77.0%-79.9% | C+ |
73.0%-76.9% | C |
70.0%-72.9% | C- |
60.0%-69.9% | D |
<60.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.