Introduction to language and its components, to language
variation and bilingualism, and to language development and
processes, in the oral and written modality. Students will
learn how these concepts and language analyses relate to
speech-language pathology.
Athena Title
Language Science
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to define what language is and describe its components.
By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to describe what influences language change and language variation.
By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of cultural and biological influences on
language.
By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to discuss how these different topics relate to speech-language
pathology.