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On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Ability to understand and articulate general issues concerning nature & function of language. These include subjects such as First & Second Language Acquisition, Language Universals, the Critical Period Hypothesis.
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Understanding of the physiological process of speech production. Ability to analyze sound system of Spanish.
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Ability to analyze the grammatical system of Spanish.
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Awareness of some non-human systems of communication, and ability to compare & contrast these with human language.
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Basic familiarity with the geography of speech production and comprehension in the brain. Introductory level knowledge of clinical manifestations of aphasias.
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Ability to evaluate critically research in linguistics and psycholinguistics.
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Some knowledge of the history of the Spanish language and awareness of the great regional varieties of Spanish.
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