Language in the Brain and Mouth - How We Communicate

Explore the fascinating world of human language in this 57-minute lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course. Delve into the major components of language study, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and recursion. Examine theories of language acquisition, arguments for language specialization, and universal features across different cultures. Learn about the scientific approach to understanding language structure, from the system of sounds to the complexities of syntax. Discover Noam Chomsky's influential ideas on language acquisition and investigate the developmental timeline of language skills. Gain insights into how humans communicate complex ideas through the intricate workings of the brain and mouth.

- Chapter 1. The Scientific Notion of Language and Structure.
- Chapter 2. Phonology: A System of Sounds.
- Chapter 3. Morphology: A System of Words.
- Chapter 4. Syntax: Communicating Complicated Ideas.
- Chapter 5. Question and Answer on Language Structure.
- Chapter 6. Noam Chomsky and Language Acquisition.
- Chapter 7. The Time Course of Language Acquisition.