Language and the Brain
Explore the neuroanatomical and functional operations of the major brain structures that underlie speech/language. Examine hemispheric dominance for language, neurological and language breakdowns in aphasia, and brain imaging methods and studies of language representation. Only one of the following may be counted: Communication Sciences and Disorders 350; Linguistics 350 (Topic 1); Linguistics 350C; Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 350. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Explore the neuroanatomical and functional operations of the major brain structures that underlie speech/language. Examine hemispheric dominance for language, neurological and language breakdowns in aphasia, and brain imaging methods and studies of language representation. Only one of the following may be counted: Communication Sciences and Disorders 350; Linguistics 350 (Topic 1); Linguistics 350C; Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 350. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027