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Neurobiology of Language

Radboud University
Neuroscience
About this course

This course will provide up-to-date insights into the neurobiological basis of language. The course will be given by internationally leading researchers in the field. Students will learn how state-of-the-art methods and approaches are currently being applied, and what are the next big questions for the field. 

Learning outcomes

Students will get a thorough overview of the neural processes involved in language comprehension and production. We will see how insights from cognitive neuroscience can inform psycholinguistic models and vice versa. Topics covered include (among others): Neural basis of semantics; Pragmatics and the brain; Cognitive neuroscience models of language; Neural insights into prediction in language. Part of the course consists of discussion sessions.

Prerequisites for participation

N/A

Necessary language skill
English
Course level
Masters
Course start date
04 Sep 2023
Course end date
26 Jan 2024
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
6.0
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
V. Piai
Local module ID
SOW-DGCN43