Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - LING 415 B100

Neurolinguistics (3)

Class Number: 4520

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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 explores language as a system of the human brain. Topics include neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of language; mapping brain and language; language production, perception and processing; language acquisition and bilingualism; language disorders and sign languages; language and cognition; and brain-computer interface.

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.

Grading

  • Participation and assignments 30%
  • Project I 30%
  • Project II 40%
  • No Final Exam

NOTES:

Enrollment restrictions in LING 300 and 400 level courses: 70-75% of the seats are reserved for declared LING/COGS Major, Joint Major,

and Honours program student and 25-30% for Extended Minor program students only until open enrollment begins.

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required readings will be available for download from the course website.

RECOMMENDED READING:

De Zubicaray, Schiller, & Schiller, Niels Olaf. (2019). The Oxford handbook of neurolinguistics / eited by Greig I. de Zubicaray and Niels O. Schiller. Oxford University Press. Online access: SFU Library

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.

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.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.