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Other mandatory modules

PALSG101 Introduction to the Brain and Imaging the Brain is also attended by all MSc Language Sciences students.  This is another module where, although there is a steep learning curve, the module begins at an introductory level.  Students might benefit from reading:
WARD, J. (2015) The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience (3rd). Psychology Press
DIAMOND, C & SCHEIBEL, A. (2000) The Human Brain Colouring Book. Collins

Neuroscience & Communication students (and others) will attend PLING121: Syntax.
HAEGEMAN, L. (2005) Thinking Syntactically. Wiley-Blackwell
PINKER, S. The Language Instinct. Various editions
Can help provide an introduction for these modules.

PALSG103: Neuroscience of Language is taught in term 2, and attending PALSG101 will help prepare you for this module.