Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2026 - LING 415 B100

Neurolinguistics (3)

Class Number: 2358

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Jun 19, 2026: Mon, 2:30–4:20 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.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION:

  • The course will be delivered through a blend of asynchronous and synchronous methods. Some course components will be pre-recorded or take place online and asynchronously. 2 class hours per week will be delivered in person.

Grading

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

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

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


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.