This is an upper-level neuroscience class wherein students would benefit from having some prior knowledge of the brain or having taken my Introduction to Neuroscience class. However, no specialized knowledge is needed; just curiosity and a love for learning. 

Are monolingual and bilingual brains different? Is there any benefit to our brains (and lives) if we learn more than one language? In this class, students will learn the answers to these, and other interesting questions. First, we will explore how the human brain learns to comprehend and produce language. Second, we will progress to how adding languages anytime from birth through adulthood may change the brain, and in what way. We will use lots of examples from all around the world incorporating, culture and context to show that language learning does not occur in a vacuum. Students will be presented with the latest cutting-edge research on the brain and linguistics, and will learn about the fascinating research directions that scientists are exploring in this area. 

The class will be part-instruction; I will be using a few power-point slides, media clips, and other resources to illustrate the concepts. The class will also be interactive and students will have ample opportunity for discussion/questions. Students will be encouraged to participate verbally or via chat. Students will be given resources before and after class to enable learning beyond the class. 

A  minimum of 3 students are needed for the class to run. In case the minimum isn't met, I will contact the parent(s) a day ahead of time to discuss transfer to another meeting time or a refund. Thank you for understanding.