Development of Language and Communication: Stages of the Language Development of Children (OPEN UNIV)

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

• describe the development of different aspects of language and the progression of development in typically developing children
• describe the language development of bilingual and multilingual children and identify the role of culture and language environment in the acquisition of language, speech and communication skills
• identify basic concepts and terms related to different aspects of language
• to search for and use scientific information
• communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with experts in their field and with the general public
• use their interpersonal skills in a constructive, respectful and collaborative way

Contact teaching and Moodle -environment. Individual assignments and group assignments. Lectures, which include analysing videos and transcribed speech samples. Student's work 162 h in total.

Kunnari, S. & Savinainen-Makkonen, T. (toim.) (2012). Pienten sanat. Lasten äänteellinen kehitys (s. 17–142).

Loukusa, S. & Paavola, L. (toim.) (2011). Lapset kieltä käyttämässä. Lasten pragmaattisten taitojen kehitys ja sen häiriöt (osa I, s. 25–125).

Niemitalo-Haapola, E., Haapala, S. & Ukkola, S. (toim.) (2020). Lapsen kielenkehitys – Vuorovaikutuksen, leikin ja luovuuden merkitys (s. 17–159, 183–202 ja 337–359).

Individual assignments and group assignments, examination based on the materials provided during lectures as well as the reading.

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Language of instruction Finnish