Topical Debrief - Language Acquisition in Infants
Offered By: AAAS Annual Meeting via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking 24-minute talk from the AAAS Annual Meeting featuring Patricia Kuhl, a renowned expert in language acquisition and brain development. Delve into cutting-edge research on early childhood language learning, brain plasticity, and the critical periods for linguistic development. Gain insights into how infants process and differentiate between various languages, and discover the implications of these findings for education, cognitive science, and neurobiology. Learn about the latest techniques in brain imaging and their applications in understanding language acquisition in young children. Examine the role of social interaction in language learning and its impact on cognitive development. Uncover the potential applications of this research in areas such as bilingual education, speech therapy, and early intervention strategies for language disorders.
Syllabus
Topical Debrief: Patricia Kuhl
Taught by
AAAS Annual Meeting
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