Processing syntax and semantics in the left hemisphere

Processing syntax and semantics in the left hemisphere

About This Video

The processing of language in the brain is quite complex. Most of the semantic and syntactic information is processed in the left hemisphere. Dr. Friederici addresses the straightforward question which brain areas are involved in this processing, as well as the sequence and temporal aspects of processing.

Tags:

language processing, neuroscience, hemispheres, left hemisphere, syntax, semantics

Duration:

00:08:30

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