Ling 538 Second Language Acquisition

Introduction to main aspects of second language acquisition from sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic perspectives. Examines comprehension and production, stages in acquisition, cognitive processes, linguistic environment, individual variables, relationship between first and second language. Research project based on collection and analysis of language-learner language.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Ling 438 and may be taken only once for credit.