Fall 2018 - LING 415 D100
Neurolinguistics (3)
Class Number: 4796
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Henny Yeung
hohennyy@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3955
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Prerequisites:
12 units of upper division linguistic courses.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Explores language as a system of the human brain, including specific topics such as the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of language; language production, perception and processing; bilingualism, language learning and brain plasticity; and aphasia, dyslexia, deafness and sign languages.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course examines language as a system of the human brain. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of language-related systems are discussed, and then research studies on the cognitive neuroscience of language are surveyed. Topics include aphasia, reading, sign language, language development, phonetics/phonology, semantics, syntax, bilingualism, and 2nd language learning.
Grading
- Participation 4%
- Written Responses & Presentation 14%
- Quizzes 24%
- Exams 40%
- Final Written Project (4% group) 18%
- No final exam
NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that you see the Student Advisor regarding your degree requirements at least two semesters before you plan to graduate. Unless you meet both faculty and major/minor requirements, your graduation cannot be approved.
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/student-resources/department-standards.html#main_content_text.
Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Required readings will be available for download from the course website.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Banich, M.T. and Mack, M. (2003). Mind, Brain, and Language: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc. Inc. ISBN: 0805833285 (Paperback). Stemmer, B. and Whitaker, H.A. (2010). Handbook of the Neuroscience of Language. Academic Press. ISBN-10: 008045352X.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS