They will also learn how to confront texts in languages they do not know. There are weekly problem sets, readings, and two hour exams. Introduction to Language. From time immemorial human beings have been curious about language - about its structure, its diversity, its use, and its effects on others. In this course, we will explore the human capacity for language, beginning with the ways language differs from animal communication, how children acquire language and the role of the brain in speech.
Course work includes eight weekly homework assignments and one mid-term exam.
The final exam is optional.