Handouts will be provided in class. These comprise part of your reading responsibility. You will also be reading literature related to the topic of your project, and will give me a preliminary bibliography by mid-quarter. Background on origin and evolution of language, animal communication. Increase skill in communicating with children.
Homework assignments are due at the end of the assignment period.
Improve receptivity to new language acquisition. Increase skill in communicaing with non-native speakersof English. Relate language to social phenomena. Improve ability to monitor oral performance. Increase consciousness of interactional style, speech.