Learning a Second Language

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define simultaneous bilingualism and how it resembles first language acquisition
• Identify how children learn a new language in the preschool or kindergarten setting and the programs available to foster bilingualism
• Identify the cognitive benefits of bilingualism
• Articulate principles for creating a language-rich classroom environment that will benefit all children
• Recognize the similarities between first and second language learning in young children and the major theoretical issues in second language learning

Students, aspiring professionals, Interns, executives etc.

Basic English and computer literacy required

Contributes to Professional and technical skill development in this area

IACET endorsed printable certificate on scoring 80% pass

Current projections based on the 2010 U.S. Census suggest that the number of residents over the age of 5 speak a language other than English in the home. Second language learning in children bears a strong resemblance to first language learning. Due to bilingualism being the norm globally, there is much information available on second language learning. This course will focus on bilingualism, and how second language learning is different in the home and the school. In addition, we will explore how children acquire language and the critical period during which language learning is optimized.

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