Time Schedule:
Julia R. Herschensohn
LING 580
Seattle Campus
Advanced study in current theories of syntax, semantics, phonology, or morphology. Can be repeated for credit.
Class description
This seminar will introduce students to a range of perspectives on early bilingualism (early defined as infancy through the end of elementary school), focusing on biological development and childhood education. It will consider both psycholinguistic aspects of bilingual development and sociocultural and political dimension of growing up bilingually.
Student learning goals
Familiarity with physiological correlates of bilingualism
Recognition of characteristics related to age of acquisition and proficiency level
Understanding similarities and differences between “natural” acquisition and formal learning
Gaining knowledge of the impact of bilingualism on children’s identity
Distinguishing bilingual education for both language majority and minority children
Recognizing the role and methods of heritage language maintenance
General method of instruction
Readings of texts and articles, seminar discussion, student presentations and research paper.
Recommended preparation
Foundation in basic linguistics, familiarity with issues in language acquisition.
Class assignments and grading
Reading, evaluation of proposals in linguistics and other cognitive sciences, original research project.
Participation and oral presentations, Project.
