Psychology of Language

Description from DukeHub

Examination of linguistic structures and their psychological 'reality,' language and cognition, biological bases, animal communication, language pathologies, nonverbal communication, and bilingualism. Everyday language phenomena (such as slips of the tongue) as well as experimental and theoretical research. Emphasis on research designs, methods and reasoning used to study the role of language in cognition and action. Research proposal required.

Skills

• research methodsAI review: "Emphasis on research designs, methods and reasoning"
• writingAI review: "Research proposal required"

AI-resilient: 0 of 5 0/5

• No: Physical, lab or field work
• No: Live work with people
• No: Judgment someone is accountable for
• No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
• No: Small, in-person format

The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works

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