The Neuroscience of Language

Course aim

To evaluate language, language evolution and language development from a neurobiological perspective, and provide an advanced understanding of how the neurobiological underpinnings of language shape human communication.

Course content

Specialised research methods to investigate the cognitive neuroscience and neurobiology of language; evolutionary origins of language in its various modalities (speech, sign language, reading and writing); development and lifespan changes of language in the brain; the challenge of language diversity for models of language in the brain.

Textbook(s)

Kemmerer, D 2014, Cognitive neuroscience of language, 1st Edition, Psychology Press, Hove, UK

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2022	Human Anatomy 200
BEHL 1024	Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience
BEHL 3021	Cognitive Neuroscience

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Quiz, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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