LING 414 - Language and the Mind

An introduction to topics in psycholinguistics that focuses on the contributions of both linguistics and psychology to the study of language behavior. The investigation of linguistic processing in the brain draws on evidence from language deficits as well as recent advances in brain imaging. The investigation of first and second language acquisition and development considers spoken, written, and signed (human) language. Symbolic processing in animals is included.

Prerequisite: LING 238.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Honors Scholar Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.