ED-320 Normal Speech and Language Development and Linguistics
This course examines the structure and form of the English language, as well as the normal development of language for monolingual and multilingual speakers from diverse ethnicities. Theories of linguists and their research of the cognitive-linguistic-communicative process are introduced and an application of language study within the field of education is addressed. Students explore the role of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics in language and literacy development. Additional Requirements: 20 hours of field experience. Fieldwork includes observation and/or teaching individuals or small groups of pupils in a school setting.
Credits
3