PSY 1581 - BILINGUALISM

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description In this class, we will discuss models of bilingualism, and the psycholinguistic aspects of being bilingual. Topics that may be covered include: bilingual memory representation as a function of language proficiency, language learning method, and word/concept type; how bilinguals recognize words (printed and spoken); whether the bilingual's two languages are always "active" to some extent; how bilinguals manage to use one language without getting "mixed up"; and, how speaking two languages influences thought. Discussion will be emphasized during meeting periods, and a final paper will be required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (PSY 0035 or 1031 or 0036 and 0037) and ENG0102 or ENGCMP(0200 or 0203 or 0205 or 0207 or 0208 or 0210 or 0212 or 0213 or 0214) or FP(0003 or 0006)
Course Attributes: Undergraduate Research, Writing Intensive Course (WRIT)

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