COGST 4270

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COGST 4270
Evolution of Language

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Seminar surveying a cross-section of modern theories, methods, and research pertaining to the origin and evolution of language. Considers evidence from psychology, the cognitive neurosciences, theoretical biology, comparative psychology, and computational modeling of evolutionary processes. Topics for discussion may include: What is special about language? What can we learn from comparative perspectives on neurobiology and behavior? Can apes really learn language? Did language come about through natural selection or cultural evolution?


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: any one course in psychology or human development.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

Distribution Category (ETM-AS) (KCM-AG)

When Offered Fall.

Comments Offered alternate years.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 4270, PSYCH 6270

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19702 COGST 4270   SEM 101

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    • T Africana Ctr B07
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Christiansen, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person