Degrees: PHD, 1981, CUNY Gr Sch & Univ Cnt; MA, 1976, CUNY Hunter Coll; BA, 1971, CUNY City Coll

Bio:

Professor Evelyn P. Altenberg’s research focuses on language acquisition and language processing, particularly in individuals with a knowledge of more than one language. Her areas of interest include bilingual language processing, first and second language acquisition, first language attrition, metalinguistic abilities, and multilingualism/multiculturalism and communication disorders. In addition, she has recently co-authored an introductory workbook/reference book on English sentence structure.

Courses Taught

SPCH 005 Phonetics
SPCH 009 Exploring the Communication Sciences
SPCH 010 Multicultural Aspects of Communication and Communication Disorders
SPCH 101 Experimental Psycholinguistics
SPCH 102 Normal Language Development
SPCH 207 Research Seminar: Speech and Hearing
SPCH 209 Developmental Psycholinguistics  

Research Interests
 
Bilingual language processing
First and second language acquisition
First language attrition
Metalinguistic abilities
Multiculturalism and communication disorders

Publications and Presentations