Cognitive Linguistics

AY2015/2016 Semester 2

This course examines language from the point of view of cognitive processes. Theoretical models of language and cognition are applied to the study of language, thought and culture. Topics include representation of space and time and cognitive motivations for language change and language universals. The approach is multi-disciplinary as evidence is drawn from text analysis, language acquisition, language change, psycholinguistic experimentation and brain imaging.