Language Evolution and Child Language Acquisition, 7.5 ECTS

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Second level

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The course comprises both phylo- and ontogenetic aspects of the development of human language, with a focus on the latter.

It provides a basic understanding of available evolutionary models of the emergence of human language.

Further, our c…

The course comprises both phylo- and ontogenetic aspects of the development of human language, with a focus on the latter.

It provides a basic understanding of available evolutionary models of the emergence of human language.

Further, our current knowledge of child language acquisition is discussed and problematised by applying the rasterised view of a number of theoretical paradigms, particularly constructivism/emergentism and generativism.

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Area of interests: Language and Linguistics

Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics …

Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics and Bilingualism. Language and Linguistics studies can lead to a large variety of professions within teaching, research and industry, the public sector, trade and tourism, and other areas.

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Subject

Linguistics

Linguistics