SFL 352
Perception, Cognition, & Language Development
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Development of mental abilities; effects of maturation and learning on memory, perception, attention processes, intelligence, language, and social cognition.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
SFL 210 or concurrent enrollment
Title
Content and Theory 1
Learning Outcome
Critically examine and discuss selected topics in perception, cognition, and language development.
Title
Content and Theory 2
Learning Outcome
Identify and discuss selected theories and theoretical models of perception, cognition, and language development, as well as the various research methods used in the study of cognitive development.
Title
Content and Theory 3
Learning Outcome
Describe how perception, cognition, and language development change throughout the life span.
Title
Research and Evaluation Methodologies
Learning Outcome
Evaluate in empirical research studies a specific topic in perception, cognition, and language development and synthesize in each study the research questions, methodology, findings, and discussions of the findings.
Title
Effective Writing and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Succinctly summarize in writing a collection of empirical studies on a topic in perception, cognition, and language development of your interest.
