Communications 302

Ch 1. Introduction to Human Language
	Lesson 1 – What Is Language?	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Human Language Forms: Speech, Writing & Gestures	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – The Study of Context & Meaning in Human Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Human Language Families: Summary & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – The World’s Major Languages: Development & Diffusion	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – What is Creole Language? – Definition & Phrases	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Animal Communication & Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Case Study: Primate Communication & Language	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Introduction to Human Language

Ch 2. Early History of Human Language
	Lesson 1 – When Did Human Language First Appear?	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – The Invention of Writing	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – History of the Alphabet: From Cuneiform to Greek Writing	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Definition, Meaning & Symbols	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Development of Written Language in Ancient China	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – The Evolution of Language in Ancient Civilizations	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – The Development & Impact of the Greek Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – The Development & Impact of the Arabic Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – The Rise of the Vernacular and the Decline of Latin	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Early History of Human Language

Ch 3. The Spread & Standardization of Language
	Lesson 1 – History of the English Language: Influences & Development	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – The Printing Press’ Impact on the English Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – The History & Professionalization of Linguistics	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Understanding Linguistic Anthropology	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – The Standardization of Languages	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – What is the French Academy? – History & Role in Language Development	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – How Colonialism Spread Languages: Summary & Examples	Take Quiz

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Practice test: The Spread & Standardization of Language

Ch 4. Language Theory & Development
	Lesson 1 – How Did Human Language Develop? – Theories & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Approaches to Studying Human Language Development	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis: Examples and Definition	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Linguistic Diversity: Definition & Overview	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – What Is Descriptive Linguistics? – Purpose & Process	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Cognitive Linguistics: Definition & Skills	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Recursion & Reliability in Human Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Noam Chomsky’s Theories on Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – What is a Lingua Franca? – Definition & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 – How Do Languages Die?	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Language Theory & Development

Ch 5. Language Acquisition in Humans
	Lesson 1 – What Is Language Acquisition? – Theories & Stages	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – The Physiology of Human Language & Speech: Respiratory, Phonatory, & Articulatory Systems	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – The Physiology of Human Language & Speech: The Brain & Nervous System	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Phonation: Definition & Process	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Phonemic & Phonological Awareness: Definitions & Activities	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Linguistics: Language Development in Children	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Stages of Language Development: Pre-Linguistic and Symbolic Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – The Impact of Oral Language on Reading Development	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – Patterns of Writing Development for Children	Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 – Language Development & Use in Adolescence	Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 – Language Development & Use in Adults	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Language Acquisition in Humans

Ch 6. Non-Verbal, Verbal & Written Language
	Lesson 1 – Non-Verbal Communication: Examples, Types & Definition	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – The History of Sign Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Understanding Body Language: Definition & Signs	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – How Body Language Complements Verbal Communication	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – Non-Verbal Communication Between Animals & Humans	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Differences Between Spoken & Written Languages	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Language & Language Regions: Definitions & Dialects	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – The Role of Listening in Understanding Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – The Relationship Between Writing & Language Development	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Non-Verbal, Verbal & Written Language

Ch 7. Social & Cultural Influences on Language
	Lesson 1 – The Effects of Politics & Imperialism on Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – The Effects of Region & Geography on Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – The Effects of Environment and Culture on Language Development	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – The Effects of Gender on Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – The Effects of Education & Socioeconomic Status on Language	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Language Acquisition: Benefits of Bilingualism	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Individuals with Atypical Speech & Language Disorders in Society	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Social Perceptions about Intelligence & Language	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Social & Cultural Influences on Language

Ch 8. Language Disorders & Treatments
	Lesson 1 – History of Language Disorder Treatments	Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 – Broca’s Area: Function & Definition	Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 – Wernicke’s Area: Function & Location	Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 – Language Processing Disorder: Symptoms & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 – What is Auditory Processing Disorder? – Symptoms & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 – Receptive Language Disorder: Symptoms & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 – Articulation Disorder: Types & Examples	Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 – Dysarthria: Definition, Types & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 – What Is Apraxia? – Definition & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 – What is Aphasia? – Definition, Types & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 – Conduction Aphasia: Definition & Treatment	Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 – What Is Dysphasia? – Definition, Causes & Symptoms	Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 – Dyslexia vs. Dyspraxia	Take Quiz

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Practice test: Language Disorders & Treatments