Linguistics · Fall 2026

SDSU LING 452 — Language Acquisition

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

Principles of child language development. Sounds and grammar in speech of young children. Acquisition of reading and vocabulary. Relationship between cognitive development and language. Development of language in bilinguals. Second language acquisition.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: LING 420, SLHS 300, or SPAN 448. Junior or Senior standing.

  • LING 420, SLHS 300, or SPAN 448. Junior or Senior standing.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
3765 Discussion In person Open 35 / 40 Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM LH 260 Kimberly Hilanto 5.0/5 · 21 reviews Difficulty 3.2 · 95% take again
3766 Discussion In person Open 37 / 40 Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM SSW 2501 Kimberly Hilanto 5.0/5 · 21 reviews Difficulty 3.2 · 95% take again
3767 Discussion In person Open 28 / 40 Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM P 147 Kimberly Hilanto 5.0/5 · 21 reviews Difficulty 3.2 · 95% take again