This course covers a wide range of topics in linguistics, including brain language research, language acquisition in children, theories of language acquisition, speech perception, speech processing, neural basis of vocal communication, cognitive advantages of bilingualism, language of politics, experimental linguistics, language design, linguistic theory of question, heritage language, the nature of language, language and artificial intelligence, and animals and human communication. The course aims to help learners understand the complexities of language and its various aspects. The teaching method involves lectures by experts in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in linguistics, language acquisition, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence.
Overview
Syllabus
Brain Language Research — Friedemann Pulvermüller / Serious Science.
Language Acquisition in Children Ben Ambridge.
Theories of Language Acquisition Ben Ambridge.
Plasticity in Speech Perception Sophie Scott.
Speech Processing Sophie Scott.
Neural Basis of Vocal Communication — Sophie Scott.
Cognitive Advantages of Bilingualism - Maria Polinsky.
Language of Politics - Noam Chomsky.
Experimental Linguistics - Maria Polinsky.
Language Design - Noam Chomsky / Serious Science.
Linguistic theory of question - Maria Polinsky.
Heritage Language - Maria Polinsky.
The Nature of Language — David Adger / Serious Science.
Language and Artificial Intelligence — David Adger / Serious Science.
Animals and Human Communication — David Adger / Serious Science.
Taught by
Serious Science
Reviews
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The course assembled some of the most important linguists in the world to discuss about several different features related to the human language, how it works and its relation to other communicative aspects, such as the animal communication and the artificial intelligence. These approaches are very helpful for the ones who are starting with the linguistic studies and even for the ones who have some knowledge about the subject.
