Linguistics 412 - Lang. Processing & the Brain

Fall
2016
01
3.00
Lyn Frazier
TU TH 11:30AM 12:45PM
UMass Amherst
72917
Introduction to psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics, with emphasis on techniques and results of recent theoretical and experimental work and the psychological underpinnings for the mental representation and processing of language. Primary focus on comprehension, and the biological basis of language, relation of linguistic capacity to brain structure and at most limited discussion of language production and language acquisition. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Ling majors. Prerequisite: LINGUIST 201.
Pre Req: LINGUIST 201 Fulfills the Integrative Experience requirement

Prerequisite: LINGUIST 201
At least one additional course at the 200 level or higher is recommended.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.