Neurolinguistics

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Neurolinguistics:An Introduction

1-Animals and Human Language This section of the presentation covers samples of chimpanzees and apes producing human-like language. You may refer to the related readings: Chapter 2, Animals and human language. Yule, G. (2010). The study of language. UK: Cambridge University Press.

2-Cognitive Tradeoff Hypothesis This section covers a hypothesis put forward by a Japanese scientist. You may watch the related video on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktkjUjcZid0&t

3-Language Areas in the Brain This section covers the specific parts of the brain which are related to language functions. You may refer to the related readings: Chapter 12, Language and the brain. Yule, G. (2010). The study of language. UK: Cambridge University Press.

4-The Critical Period Hypothesis You may refer to the related readings: Chapter 12, Language and the brain (p. 165). Yule, G. (2010). The study of language. UK: Cambridge University Press.

Questions to consider: Can an ape ever learn to use language the way humans do? What do you think differentiate humans from apes in terms of language? How do you think the language is processed in a human’s brain? Is there a specific area for language? What is the difference between the language learning/acquisition process of a 5-year-old and a 45-year-old?