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PSYC-4134: Language Development

Description: Survey of theories, mechanisms, and processes in human language development. Empirical overview of phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics. Developmental trajectories of mono- and multilingual children. Cultural constraints on language. Perception of language and production of language, in typical and atypical subpopulations (e.g., hearing impairment). Junior/Senior Standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: PSYC-1004 or PSYC-2004

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ENGL-4134

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.47 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 45.84%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.12%

Robin K Panneton202458.5%32.7%7.1%0.6%0.0%1.1%3.476

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2020Summer I 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W