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.
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The Bilingual Brain
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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.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2022
this course was really informative and I learned a lot. moreover, it broaden my in bilingualisim
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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