Course Overview

This course focuses on the neural basis of language. It addresses how the brain works to process speaking, reading, and understanding language in human beings.

Learning Achievement

It emphasizes how neuro-imaging data are used to form the theories of language. I will present empirical evidence of conventional psycholinguistic studies and recent imaging findings. The aim of this course is to provide an integrative overview of how the components of the language system combine together. Students are required to take part weekly article presentations.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Tai-Li Chou

Other information

Department of Psychology,
Graduate Institute of Psychology,
Program of Neurobiology and Cognitive Science

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