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Academic Year 2002/2003

Biology of Language and Communication
PSYC 352 FA
Crosslistings:
NS&B 352
Clusters:

Linguistics

This seminar/discussion course will examine scientific research findings on the neural basis for human language and its relation to other specialized communication systems. Topics will include the evolutionary and neural specialization of vocal communication systems in infrahuman animals; neuropsychological aspects of language development; bilingualism and representation of language in the brain; and other relevant topics.

MAJOR READINGS

Original scientific journal articles; chapters from books on scientific findings.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two take-home exams (midterm, final), term paper (12 page scientific lit. review) and oral presentation on scientific articles.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PSYC    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PSYC220 OR PSYC221 OR NS&B213 OR PSYC331 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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