All children learn the language to which they are exposed within a few years of their birth.
In this course we will examine how children acquire this amazing ability so rapidly. We will study the kinds of knowledge children are acquiring, what processes they use to understand language, and what mechanisms are responsible for developmental change. We will also consider the development of language processes after the preschool years and during the aging process. 4. better understanding of how to develop written arguments. Additional required readings are available on reserve at the Health Sciences Libraries.