No other species can communicate complex meanings as flexibly and efficiently as humans can. This course examines the cognitive and neural basis of our communication system, providing a comprehensive overview of what we do and don’t know about it. We will cover topics such as gesture, turn-taking in conversation, miscommunication, language and the role of prediction in communication. The course will introduce core concepts, terminology and skills through reading research papers that probe the architecture of our communication system from a cognitive neuroscience perspective, with a focus on ecological validity in communication research.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Crosslisted Courses:

Prerequisites: Open to Juniors and Seniors who have taken one of the following - CLSC 216/PSYC 216, PSYC 217, PSYC 218, PSYC 219, LING 114, PHIL 215, or permission of instructor.

Instructor: Staff

Distribution Requirements: EC - Epistemology and Cognition; SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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