Language and mind
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
Description
-
Type
Bachelor's degree
-
Location
Maynard (USA)
-
Start date
Different dates available
This two-week introductory course, taught in January, is designed to build interest for students and researchers in the field of language and mind. The lecture notes provide an overview of the field, and the related resources link to areas that can provide more information for further study. The study materials are designed to focus on the important topics in this field.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Materials
Course programme
Lectures: 8 sessions / 2 weeks, 1.5 hours / session
This course is designed as a primer for students new to the field of linguistics and psychology. The development of human language as a child grows and the interplay with the mind during language production is contemplated. The course also considers how language changes during the aging process, and the reacquisition of language after a major trauma or operation. Additionally, we will explore cross-cultural language production and how it can be studied with modern scanning techniques in the human brain.
The course will address some fundamental questions regarding human language:
This course is intended for undergraduates. No background in psychology or linguistics is required.
The study materials will help focus students on the pertinent topics in the field of language and mind. It is suggested that students answer each study question to help themselves prepare for the final exam.
Don't show me this again
This is one of over 2,200 courses on OCW. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left.
MIT OpenCourseWare is a free & open publication of material from thousands of MIT courses, covering the entire MIT curriculum.
No enrollment or registration. Freely browse and use OCW materials at your own pace. There's no signup, and no start or end dates.
Knowledge is your reward. Use OCW to guide your own life-long learning, or to teach others. We don't offer credit or certification for using OCW.
Made for sharing. Download files for later. Send to friends and colleagues. Modify, remix, and reuse (just remember to cite OCW as the source.)
Learn more at Get Started with MIT OpenCourseWare
Language and mind