This course explores the brain bases of bilingualism by discussing literature relevant to differences in age of initial learning, proficiency, and control in the nonverbal, single language and dual-language literature. Participants will learn about the latest research related to how humans learn one or two languages and other cognitive skills.
The Bilingual Brain
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Reviewed on Apr 7, 2024
very technical - good course, good instructor, few readings but too few visual explanations/supporting documents that visualize the research. 4.5 stars i'd say though as i have learned loads.
JS
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2021
Amazing and I have learned a lot. I am a Bilingual myself and it really sheds light on how the brain works in terms of learning and being proficient in two languages or more for others.
ZR
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2018
This course helped me in understanding various aspects of how brain and mind works and how we can use these knowledge for studying different languages and also when we multitasks
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