COMSC 72300 - Studies in Bilingualism

A survey of classical and contemporary psycholinguistics literature as it pertains to bilingual speakers (both children and adults). The ways in which languages can be acquired and be represented will be reviewed in preparation for understanding how language and communication disorders might manifest in bilingual speakers. Several critical articles on the study of bilingualism will be discussed, under the following headings: (1) psycholinguistics from a cross language perspective, (2) early bilingual development, (3) the bilingual brain, (4) learning to read in more than one script, and (5) the cognitive impact of bilingualism. In addition, students will be engaged in discussions regarding the nature of bilingual language skills, the role of language in second language learning and how these factors impact assessment and treatment of language and communication disorders.

Hours 45
Credits 3