Sep 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
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DED 541 - First and Second Language Development


Credits: 3
Prerequisites DED-511
This course explores the processes and theories of first and second language development with a focus on Deaf learners. Topics include linguistic milestones in American Sign Language and English, cognitive and social influences on language acquisition, and the impact of language transfer and bilingualism. Emphasis is placed on theoretical frameworks and their application in bilingual Deaf education. 



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