SPAN 680
First- and Second-Language Acquisition of Spanish
Why and how do children learn language so easily, and why is it so difficult for adults to learn a second language? This course examines these and related questions in the light of current theories of first- and second-language acquisition, with a focus on Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPAN 377, or permission. Some prior experience with linguistics is required.
Previously Offered:
Fall 2016, Fall 2017