Course Overview

This course presents an overview of the theories, theorists, and paradigms within the domains of language acquisition and cognitive development in hearing learners and compares and contrasts this body of information with the emerging body of knowledge on the language and communication development of children who are deaf/hard of hearing.

The course focuses on examining the impact language acquisition has on: cognitive development, social and emotional development, & literacy development from infancy through early childhood and throughout the school years. The roles caregivers and teachers play in promoting and supporting language, communication, and literacy are also examined.

This course is the second course in the Department of Education’s required language series, following EDU 707 “The Structures and Application of ASL and English in the Classroom.”

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