Human language is evolutionarily unique and culturally ubiquitous. It is central to human culture and humanity's place in nature. In this unit you will gain a basic knowledge of the brain mechanisms responsible for language. You will learn about how the brain develops the capacity for language in infancy; brain mechanisms of language production and understanding; and the nature of language breakdown due to brain injury. You will gain an understanding of theories about the nature of language, its evolution, and its relationship to other aspects of human cognition. You will learn about neuroimaging techniques and experimental methods for studying the language networks of the brain. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Blake Johnson
Prerequisites: 12cp
