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LING364 First Language and Literacy Acquisition

Updated: 03 December 2008
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites LING102 or 6 cp PSYC unit
Co-requisites None
Restrictions LING306 or LING464
Notes None
Combined Units LING464 - First Language and Literacy Acquisition
Coordinator(s) Liz Ellis (eellis4@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.

Prescribed Material
Manditory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

The Development of Language
ISBN: 9780205593033
Berko Gleason, J. and Bernstein Ratner, N., Prentice Hall 7th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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