Neural Bases of Speech and Language

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How does our brain work to enable us to speak and understand language? Are there special parts of the brain dedicated to speech and language? What is it like to be abnormal at speech or lose language? This course provides an introduction of the neuroscience research of speech and language, and interdisciplinary field at the heart of human cognitive neuroscience. Lectures cover basic aspects of language processing in the healthy brain, ranging from early sensory perception to higher level semantic interpretation, as well as a range of neurological and development language disorders, including aphasias, dyslexia, and other speech and language impairment. Functional neuroimaging and electrophysiological techniques will be introduced. The goal of this course is to let students acquire basic knowledge of neurolinguistics, as well as familiarise the ideas of interdisciplinary research in the intersection of cognitive science and neuroscience. Prereqs: None. Fulfillment: CORE STS; Neural Science Approved upper-level Psychology courses; Neural Science Electives; Social Science Focus Courses Psychology - 200 level.