Lynne Nygaard, Ph.D.

Teaching

Spring 2006

 Psyc 309: Brain and Language

T TH 2:30 - 3:45 PM, Tarbutton 106

The purpose of this course is to examine language in a biological context and to investigate the relationship between brain mechanisms and language behavior. Topics covered will include aphasia and other language disorders; hemispheric specialization; aphasia in the deaf; critical periods and aphasia in children; and gender differences in brain organization and cognitive abilities.

Psyc 770: Communication in Context

M 9:00 - 12:00 AM, Psychology 302

This workshop will explore the nature and functional significance of spoken language communication. Topics will include: 1) neural processing and representation of spoken language; 2) relationship between the perception and comprehension of language and other auditory events; 3) biological underpinning and significance of the structure of spoken language.

Psyc 730R: Language Group

F 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Psychology 332

This seminar focuses on discussion of recent research literature and student and faculty presentations on topics related to language and language acquisition. C&D graduate students as well as faculty and students from other programs and departments with interests in language-related issues are encouraged to attend. Content varies from semester to semester and the course can be repeated for credit.

Fall 2005

Psyc 209: Perception and Action

TTH 2:30 – 3:45 PM, Anthropology 105

The purpose of this course is to examine how perceivers take in, gather, organize, and act on information experienced through the senses. Topics covered will include: 1) visual, auditory, and somatosensory perception; 2) behavioral and neurological research methods for uncovering sensory and perceptual processes; and 3) motor control and perception-action links.

Psyc 730R: Language Group

TH 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Psychology 332

This seminar focuses on discussion of recent research literature and student and faculty presentations on topics related to language and language acquisition. C&D graduate students as well as faculty and students from other programs and departments with interests in language-related issues are encouraged to attend. Content varies from semester to semester and the course can be repeated for credit.