The best aspects of this course included the interesting readings and the interactive lectures, which incorporated media such as videos. Students disliked the dense and excessive readings, as well as the long lecture period. The course would be improved if there were more class discussions and if it met twice a week for shorter sessions instead of one lengthy class. Prospective students should know that

Students found the topic to be the best aspect of this course, and felt that the professor was very knowledgeable about her subject. However, many students felt that the lecture was a bit too long, and suggested having two classes instead of the one to break up the materials. They also wanted more time for discussions and to go more in depth over the readings. Prospective students are advised to have some working knowledge of cognitive science and to be prepared for each class by completing the reading assignments each week.

An enthusiastic instructor, fascinating material, and a well-organized curriculum were highlights of this course. Students also praised the course for having an instructor who took time to explain difficult concepts during lectures. However, the three hour, once a week meeting time was widely cited as the worst aspect of the course. As such, many suggestions for improving the course centered on changing the meeting time or splitting the class into twice weekly meetings. Prospective students should know that prior knowledge of linguistics and cognitive science is helpful.