LING30060

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the module, students are expected to
--analyse acquisition data relative to data from adult language (pattern recognition and problem-solving);
--represent acquisition data in the form of tree-diagrams;
--appreciate and critically evaluate competing hypotheses and models of first language acquisition;
--appreciate and evaluate the implications of child language for existing models of language (theory construction).

Indicative Module Content:

The rule-based acquisition of inflectional morphemes
The U-shaped development of irregular verbs
The development of sentence structure
The development of subjects
The acquisition of questions
The acquisition of passive sentences
The late acquisition of pronouns relative to reflexives

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Students must have knowledge of Syntax up to the level of Syntax II. International students are advised to ensure they have equivalent pre-requisite knowledge.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on Week 6 essay provided in Weeks 8-9