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Neurolinguistics: Language & the Brain - LAN00083M

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• Department: Language and Linguistic Science
• Module co-ordinator: Dr. Eytan Zweig
• Credit value: 20 credits
• Credit level: M
• Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
  • See module specification for other years: 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25

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Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Spring Term 2021-22

Module aims

• The module aims to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the neural bases of language, focusing on areas involved in language comprehension.
• The module further aims to help the students understand the relationship between neurolinguistics and linguistic theo

Module learning outcomes

• Understand the basics of neurocognition, including basic knowledge of brain anatomy and neuroimaging methods
• Know a state-of-the-art picture of the neural bases of language and language processing
• Know how neurolinguistics both informs and is informed by linguistic theory
• Have experience reading and critiquing primary research in neurolinguistics

Module content

Please note that this module does not contain a practical component. The department is not able to offer students access to neurolinguistics research facilities.

Assessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay 5000 words	N/A	100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task	Length	% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay 5000 words	N/A	100

Module feedback

Individual feedback with be given via e:vision.

Indicative reading

Libben, Gary. 2005. Brain and language. In O'Grady, W., Archibald, J., Aronoff, M. & Rees-Miller, J (eds.). (2005) Contemporary Linguistics: an introduction. New York: Bedford/St Martins.