PSY440

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PSY440 - The Bilingual Mind

Linguistics Undergraduate UA - UA General

Course Description

This course surveys bilingualism from a variety of perspectives: linguistic, cognitive, social, and instructional, and addresses such questions as: Do bilingual speakers \"turn off\" one language while they speak the other? Does acquiring two languages affect children's academic performance? Are the two languages completely separate or mixed together in the bilingual mind (and brain)? What is the best way to learn a second language?

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Cross Listed Courses

May be convened with

LING540

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No

Typically Offered Main Campus

Spring