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The module aims to introduce the student to the current theories related to the cognitive processes involved in language comprehension and production. The student will be introduced to the basic anatomy involved in these processes, and through the examination of the current theories related to linguistic and semantic processing, come to a deeper understanding of language and trope as an artistic medium

This module will run as weekly two-hour seminars. The seminars will focus on subject-related readings and discussion.  Topics/themes will be chosen from (among others): Where does language happen?; theories of language comprehension; theories of language production; cognitive mechanisms for morphology, syntax and semantics; figurative language and metaphor in the brain; models of reading and writing.

A student passing this module should be able to:...

1. demonstrate a broad understanding of the models and theories related to linguistic and semantic processes,

2. demonstrate a broad understanding of the processes and pathways involved in the comprehension and production of language and meaning and cognition more generally;

3. understand and evaluate how these processes may relate to the use of language as an art form,

4. research independently and grasp the practical demands and disciplines involved in research which is being geared toward dissemination to a wider audience.

5. structure the results of their own studies and research in a substantial and coherent essay and in powerpoint presentations

6. undertake and consolidate research in a variety of modes geared to the production of theoretical and critical text

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.