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.

Past Semesters

5 reviews
Average rating: 3.80

5 reviews
Average rating: 3.80

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*

EDHD241 Grade Distribution+-0510152025303540455055606570758085% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 10.89%
A: 52.48%
A+: 17.82%
B-: 0.99%
B: 3.96%
B+: 5.94%
C-: 2.97%
C: 2.97%
C+: 1.98%
* "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.