Psycholinguistics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDEN2000 | School of Education and English | 2 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- EDEN2000
- School
- School of Education and English
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module is an introduction to the Psychology of Language. The emphasis is on the understanding of current research, theories, models and methodologies in Psycholinguistics, with an opportunity of participating in ongoing psycholinguistic study and of designing and carrying out a psycholinguistic experiment.
The module offers an opportunity for specialisation in preparation for level 3 module Brain and Language.
Attendance in the first two weeks of class is obligatory for enrolment in this module.
Please note: This module is assessed at the end of Autumn semester. First sit/ Re-sit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Optional forBA English Language and Literature, and BA English and International Business. Other students by arrangement with the module convenor.
Classes
- One 1-hour-30-minute seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 10% Practical/Participation: Practical Participation in Psycholinguistics /Applied Linguistics research study
- 40% Presentation: Research poster presentation and defence of pair-work experimental research project
- 50% Exam (2-hour): 2-hour unseen exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
•an opportunity for the advanced study of language in its psychological context•an opportunity to understand the relationships between language and mind, and their linguistic manifestations•an opportunity for observing professional psycholinguistic practiceLearning Outcomes
Intellectual skills
• the ability to understand theoretical approaches to language and adapt these frameworks for practical investigation
Professional skills
• the ability to construct and communicate a systematic analysis of language comprehensions and production
• the ability to carry out research and evaluate and make use of the material so acquired
• the ability to engage in discussion of advanced psycholinguistic models
Transferable skills
• the ability to contrast and reconcile different theories and data sources
• the ability to present data and research findings in oral and audio-visual presentation
• the ability to work in pairs/teams and organise research and peer-learning activities
This module will also offer students the opportunity to practice other transferable skills.
Conveners
- Dr Joanna Lin