William Benton Professor of Psychology Boaz Keysar talks about his circuitous career path that began in the Israel Military, to being a salesperson, and eventually pursuing a PhD in the US. As a professor at The University of Chicago for the past 31 years, he studies the use of language and its impact on human thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. Tune in to learn more about his career path, surprising findings his lab has discovered, and thoughts for aspiring psychology majors.   [Photo credit: Tomer Keysar]

Episode 56 - Leah Feldman "What I love about comparative literature."

Created by The University of Chicago Yuen Campus in Hong Kong, The Course is a compilation of personal conversations with professors from The University of Chicago. Each episode features one professor, where they talk about who they are outside lecture halls, the path that led them to become a professor, and all the ups and downs along the way. For curious students and anyone interested, here’s The Course on career stories as told by professors from UChicago.