Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Prerequisite: HISP-S 326 or Consent of the Department
Variable Title: Language, Mind and Thought

This course evaluates the interaction between linguistic and cognitive processes in speakers of different languages. We will examine the primary psycholinguistic themes and the notion of embodied cognition through the perception of sound, space, time, and color. We will also explore how sensory perception is affected by language and the effect that bilingualism has on these processes.

Through engagement in critical discussions and assignments, students in this course will:

• gain an understanding of topics on bilingualism and cognition;
• analyze and summarize the main points of empirical and theoretical papers;
• be able to investigate issues in bilingualism and cognition in connection with their own interests;
• critically assess popular beliefs about bilingualism;
• review colleagues’ presentations, by providing rigorous and respectful feedback.

HISP-S 495    #29540      12:45P-2:00P      TR      BH 141     Prof. M. Gabriela Puscama

Note: This class meets with HISP-S 498 #8384.

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