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| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to explore the nature of first language acquisition, as it relates to cognitive functioning and the natural environment. Students who complete this module will understand language acquisition from different theoretical perspectives and will be able to apply their knowledge of first language acquisition to interact effectively with children in a way that will facilitate and enrich their linguistic development. This module provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop an awareness of linguistic complexities in the acquisition of languages. It will also allow students to develop an understanding, tolerance and sensitivity for children with disabilities and the way in which language acquisition differs in these children. This module would therefore be useful for ECD specialists, language teachers, speech language therapists and educational psychologists. |