3 credits
Fall 2024 Lecture Lower DivisionInformation LiteracyThis course provides a broad introduction to basic science topics that underlie research in the speech, language, and hearing sciences. Topics center around biological and psychological aspects of perception (especially hearing), action (especially speech production), and cognition (especially language). Topics are addressed in terms of developing an understanding of material drawn from popular media aimed at interested non-specialists, including long-form journalism, essays and editorials, documentaries, TED Talks, popular films and TV shows, etc.
Learning Outcomes1Provide an overview of fundamental biological and psychological aspects of perception, action, and cognition.