This course explores some intriguing mysteries of language – whether it is unique to humans, how children master its complexities so easily, how the brain handles language, how languages are born and die. These questions lead us to interesting discoveries about the human mind. Precludes additional credit for LALS 1100 (no longer offered).Lectures three hours a week.
This course explores some intriguing mysteries of language – whether it is unique to humans, how children master its complexities so easily, how the brain handles language, how languages are born and die. These questions lead us to interesting discoveries about the human mind. Precludes additional credit for LALS 1100 (no longer offered).Lectures three hours a week.