R E 6568 - Language and Linguistics in Reading (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This course examines language acquisition and language structure from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Students will have the opportunity to learn about cognitive, social, and cultural aspects of language. Emphasis will be placed on understanding psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives; language acquisition; and components of language, including pragmatics, semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology. Concepts of oral and written language will be explored within the context of community and classroom discourse and literacy practice.