The Science of Language: An Introduction

Harvard Summer School

LING S-101

Section 1

CRN 35810

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This course introduces the core components of language that make it an intelligent tool for human communication. By laying out the fascinating inner workings of sound, structure, and meaning, this course introduces how these components interact with each other and the general cognitive sciences to make communication effortless, rational, and versatile. This course is also an introduction to linguistics as a scientific discipline. Students who are interested in natural language processing and/or language and the brain can expect to learn the basics of language that form the foundation for language-related fields.

Instructor Info

Yuhan Zhang, BA

Doctoral Candidate in Linguistics, Harvard University


Meeting Info

TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Notes

Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

Syllabus

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CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35810 1 On Campus Yuhan Zhang Field not found in response. TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Jun 24 to Aug 9