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LING464 First Language and Literacy Acquisition
Updated: 16 February 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level E - Wholly online unit | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | ||||||
| Co-requisites | LING450 or LING453 | ||||||
| Restrictions | LING306 or LING364 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units |
LING364 - First Language and Literacy Acquisition |
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| Coordinator(s) | Ines Anton-Mendez (iantonme@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit is about how people acquire that complex system of communication, human language, in both its spoken and written forms, and how various theories account for this amazing feat. The topic is viewed from the perspectives of linguistics, cognitive development and social interaction, with reference to both practical and theoretical approaches, and to quantitative, psycholinguistic and qualitative methodologies. Web access is essential. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |