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Abnormal Language, Fall 2004
- Author: Wexler, Kenneth, Hirsch, Christopher
- Subject: Science and Technology
- Institution Name: M.I.T.
- Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
- Grade Level: Post-secondary
- Abstract: Introduction to the linguistic study of language pathology, concentrating on experimental approaches and theoretical explanations. Discussion of Specific Language Impairment, autism, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, normal aging, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, hemispherectomy and aphasia. Focuses on the comparison of linguistic abilities among these syndromes, while drawing clear comparisons with first and second language acquisition. Topics include the lexicon, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Relates the lost linguistic abilities in these syndromes to properties of the brain.
- Course Type: Full Course
- Languages: English
- Material Types: Homework and Assignments, Syllabi
- Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
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