The Science of Language

Synopsis: Five celebrated scientists explore groundbreaking experiments that are performed in language research and examine fascinating questions related to language, such as: What is a language and what isn’t? How does bilingualism affect the plasticity of our brain and ability to learn? What does it mean to have an impairment when using sign language?
Runtime: 23 mins.
Featured researchers:

  • Ellen Bialystok, Professor of Psychology and expert on bilingualism, York University
  • Victor Ferreira, Professor of Psychology, UC San Diego
  • Greg Hickok, Professor of Neuroscience, UC Irvine
  • Martin Monti, Professor of Neuroscience, UCLA
  • Carol Padden, Professor of Communication and sign-language specialist, UC San Diego