Admission requirements
Not applicable.
Description
Introductory course about the representation of language in the brain, in which the following topics are discussed: neuroanatomy, neurocognitive methods (EEG, fMRI, TMS), and language disorders. Various language modalities are covered, such as spoken and sign language comprehension and reading. The course includes an introduction to methodological approaches in the field, and will give an overview of some crucial findings in the neurobiology of language from both healthy participants and neuropsychological patients.
Course objectives
After completing the course, students will have acquired basic knowledge of language comprehension and language production as well as of the most important neurolinguistic findings and theories in these areas. They will also have acquired knowledge about some of the most widely used methodologies in the field, such as electrophysiological and neuroimaging methods as well as the investigation of neurotypical patients
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Lecture
Assessment method
Two written exams: one midterm (40%) and one at the end of term (50%). Students need to pass both exams, i.e. both exams need to be sufficient. In addition, assessment includes a question that students are supposed to prepare and ask during one of the lectures (10%).
Both exams can be resat in the same resit.
As part of the academic writing line within the track Language and Cognition, students are required to hand in a writing assignment, that will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Passing the writing assignment is required to pass the course.
Inspection and feedback
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Reading list
David Kemmerer (2023), Cognitive Neuroscience of Language, New York, NY: Psychology Press. Second edition. (selected chapters)
Occasionally, specific research papers will have to be read. The relevant papers will be made known to the students on Brightspace.
Registration
Enrolment through My Studymap is mandatory.
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Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar
For questions related to the content of the course, please contact the lecturer, you can find their contact information by clicking on their name in the sidebar.
For questions regarding enrollment please contact the Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats
E-mail address Education Administration Office Reuvensplaats: osz-oa-reuvensplaats@hum.leidenuniv.nl
For questions regarding your studyprogress contact the Coordinator of Studies
Remarks
Attending the lectures is not mandatory for the examination, but is highly recommended.