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Cognitive Neuroscience of Human Communication (395-0-1)

Instructors

Elizabeth Norton

Meeting Info

CSD Sem Rm B302 - Frances Srle: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

An overview of the brain basis of human communication. In this seminar, students read and discuss papers that use cognitive neuroscience techniques (EEG, MRI, etc.) each week. Students also design and execute an EEG/ERP experiment through weekly labs.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite courses: A course in brain anatomy/function and one lab science course. Exceptions to these courses may be approved by the instructor. Preference given to CSD/HCS majors and students enrolled in the Communicating Brain module. Cap of 8 students.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
• Appraise the utility of various methods for studying the neural basis of human communication for different questions and populations.
• Assess and critique the methods and conclusions from primary research articles related to the neural basis of human communication.
• Design and execute a group project that answers a relevant question in the neuroscience of human communication using EEG/ERP methods.
• Interpret the clinical and translational implications of findings from human cognitive neuroscience research

Teaching Method

Lecture, discussion, and lab

Evaluation Method

10% Pre, mid, and post course reflections.
45% Weekly critical responses to key papers.
20% Translational topic review paper.
10% Data collection/lab project.
15% In-class discussion and lab participation.

Class Materials (Required)

None, all available on Canvas.