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University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

LING 319 - Child Language Acquisition

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Arts
Department Linguistics
Typically Offered either term

Description
Introduction to the study of the development of all aspects of language from birth through adolescence, including a review of theories and current research as well as practice with analyses of children’s language. This course provides students with a foundation in the development of speech perception, phonology, lexicon/semantics, pragmatics, and morphosyntax. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Prerequisite: LING 101. Not open to students with credit in CSD 211 or 311.