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21G.024[J] The Linguistic Study of Bilingualism
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Undergrad (Fall) HASS Social Sciences Communication Intensive HASS
(Same subject as 24.906[J])
Prereq: 24.900, 24.9000, or permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9
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Development of bilingualism in human history (from Australopithecus to present day). Focuses on linguistic aspects of bilingualism; models of bilingualism and language acquisition; competence versus performance; effects of bilingualism on other domains of human cognition; brain imaging studies; early versus late bilingualism; opportunities to observe and conduct original research; and implications for educational policies among others. Students participate in six online web meetings with partner institutions. Taught in English. Enrollment limited.
S. Flynn