Professional Learning Course

Multilingual Development

Explore how languages are acquired and investigate factors that impact multilingual development. 
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 Certificate of Completion    Classroom/ML Teachers     Approximately 3 hours

Description

In this course, you will explore scientific explanations behind how languages are acquired. You will learn about the processes involved in language learning, including developmental sequences and common over-generalizations. You will investigate the various factors that impact multilingual development and second language acquisition, such as age of onset, affective factors, context, and input. Additionally, you will compare and contrast the cognitive and linguistic profiles of monolinguals and bilinguals, discovering the unique advantages of multilingualism. This course is perfect for educators and language enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of language learning.

Objectives

Articulate advantages of multilingualism.

Describe basic processes of multilingual development.

Identify factors influencing language acquisition at various stages of life.

Course Outline

 
Please Note: Our courses can be accessed on phones, tablets, and computers. However, for the best experience and easiest navigation, we recommend completing coursework on a laptop or desktop whenever possible.

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