Cognitive Science of Language

The aim of this seminar is to review the cognitive principles and architecture of adult language processing. Basic principles underlying language processing will be examined from the perspective of cognitive and neural function. We will read and analyze papers that have used multiple cognitive science techniques to probe the mechanisms of language comprehension, ranging from computational modeling, behavioral and eye tracking methods, to neural methods. We will also examine links between language comprehension, production and other domains of cognitive function. Typically offered every 2-3 years.