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Academic Year 2003/2004

Imitation & Language Seminar
PSYC 320 FA
Clusters:

Linguistics

Imitation in motor activity is a prevalent phenomenon that applies to many domains. This course will take a global perspective on imitation including research on animals and imitative behavior in general, imitation in human development, and ultimately imitation in adult language use. Class meetings will focus on discussion of reading materials to develop a general theory of imitation and its specific application to language use.

MAJOR READINGS

Course packet of research papers.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly readings from a course packet of research papers to be distributed in class. Weekly short response papers (up to 2 pages each), and 2 non-cumulative take-home essay exams (approx. 10 pages each).

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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