21F.024J: The Linguistic Study of Bilingualism
Development of bilingualism in human history (from Australopithecus to present day). Focuses on linguistic aspects of bilingualism; models of bilingualism and language acquisition; competence versus performance; effects of bilingualism on other domains of human cognition; brain imaging studies; early versus late bilingualism; opportunities to observe and conduct original research; and implications for educational policies among others. Students participate in six online web meetings with partner institutions. Taught in English. Enrollment limited. Prereq: 24.900 Prereqs: Prereq: 24.900 |
Units: 3-0-9(U) HASS-S Same As 24.906J |
Fall 2014
Section No. | Instructor | Days | Time | Room |
1 | S. Flynn | MW | 1-2:30 | 56-169 |
Fall 2013
Section No. | Instructor | Days | Time | Room |
1 | S. Flynn | MW | 1-2:30 | 56-169 |