[NEW COURSE] Linguaphile (2024) is a memoir of a life steeped in love and exploration of language by Julie Sedivy— linguist, cognitive scientist, prose writer, and poet. The book follows the path that language takes throughout our lives and gives an accessible overview of its science. She elucidates language’s mysteries which helps deepen our appreciation of it. Whether you are interested in the sciences or the humanities, reading the book will be a revelatory experience. Michael Tanenhaus will lead the discussion, providing suggested questions and, occasionally, supplementary scientific background.  Discussion, Reading