LING464 First Language and Literacy Acquisition
Updated: 03 December 2008| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level E - Wholly online unit | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | None | ||||||
| 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) | 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. |
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| Prescribed Material Manditory |
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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. |