PSYC352

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PSYC352

Biology of Language and Communication PSYC352 FA

Crosslistings: NS&B352

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       20      17         3

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: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC220 or PSYC221 or NS&B213 or PSYC331

Section 01: Best, C; Times: ....F.. 1:10PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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