The Science of Language

Synopsis

Five scientists (Carol Padden, Victor Ferreira, Martin Monti, Ellen Bialystok, Greg Hickok) explore the question of what language is, from investigations on bilingualism and its relation with neuroplasticity to what it means to have an impairment when using sign language.

CAST

Howard Burton

Director

Carol Padden

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Ellen Bialystok

Self

Greg Hickok

Self

Martin Monti

Self

Victor Neves Ferreira

Self

Howard Burton

Self

Howard Burton

Director

Carol Padden

Self

Ellen Bialystok

Self

Greg Hickok

Self

Martin Monti

Self

Victor Neves Ferreira

Self

Howard Burton

Self

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