EDHD241
Are Two Languages Better than One: The Science and Controversy of Bilingualism
Examines the big question: Are two languages better than one? We will study the science of bilingualism: contemporary theories; research; controversies surrounding bilingual education; nature vs. nurture; first language acquisition. Additional studies cover: who is bilingual, how children become bilingual, factors that influence bilingual development, bilingual benefits and impact on brain development; bilingual education policy.
During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.
Average GPA of 3.71 between 101 students*
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.