This course is a survey of language learning research. The goal is to
foster student research in the area, by giving students breadth of
knowledge. The course complements other courses offered on campus. The
approach will be comparative: how language acquisition proceeds in
childhood and adulthood and in pathology, as a first and as a second
language. We will concern ourselves with phonology, syntax, morphology and
the lexicon.  The course seeks answers to the following questions: What are
the commonalities in the area of representations, acquisition and
processing between these various types of acquisition? What are the
differences? What do possible differences tell us about mental
architecture, and the acquisition task? What is the nature of input and the
role of input in each case? (The cross-linguistic perspective will be
useful here.) What's the role of perception in acquisition? Although the
course will be
content-oriented, it will keep a critical eye on research methodology. F673
will meet jointly with LING L700 and COGS Q700. The class will benefit from
invited talks by Indiana and outside visitors. Course requirements include:
student contributions to discussions, readings, and activities. There will
be a final paper on a topic related to the course. Prerequisite: F580/F573
or equivalent and approval of instructor.  Course requirements include:
student contributions to discussions, readings, and activities. There will
be a final paper on a topic related to the course. Prerequisite: F580/F573
or equivalent and approval of instructor