CSD 510 - Language Development Through the Lifespan

[3 Credit Hours]

An introduction to the normal development of language in individuals from birth to advanced age. Topics include theories of language acquisition; prelinguistic development; development in each of the language domains (phonology, semantics, morphology and syntax, and pragmatics); the relationships between oral language, written language, and academic prograss; and cultural differences.

Prereq: CSD major, CSD 585, or permission of instructor.