This course explores the brain bases of bilingualism by discussing literature relevant to differences in age of initial learning, proficiency, and control in the nonverbal, single language and dual-language literature. Participants will learn about the latest research related to how humans learn one or two languages and other cognitive skills.
The Bilingual Brain
The Bilingual Brain
Instructor: Arturo E. Hernandez
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YW
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Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024
It was a meaningful course with lots of current research sharing. As a language teacher, I would like to share what I learned here with my colleagues to guide our curriculum.
CS
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Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
This class covered many different aspects of bilingualism (and multiligualism) and included evidence from research.
CE
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
Dr. Hernandez is a very good professor, his lessons are focused and connect well or chain to the next lesson.
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