Bilingualism
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY3028 | Psychology | 3 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- PSGY3028
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module consists of two components (each lasting 2 hours): Lectures and workshops. In addition to learning about hot topics, students will gain further insights into the following: theories of bilingual language acquisition; be introduced to difficulties associated with second language learning, describe current models of bilingual language processing, cognitive and neurological implications of being bilingual.
Target Students
Primarily for Psychology students at UNMC, the module would also be suitable for level 3 applied psychology students
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 5 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 5 weeks
Assessment
- 75% Coursework 1: Student will be required to produce a registered report based on an aspect of bilingualism-related research.
- 25% Coursework 2: A Research Presentation, students will be required to give a talk based on their research proposal.
Educational Aims
To provide students with knowledge about bilingualism research; to help students develop critical skills; to help students develop in their ability to synthesize complex materials; to help students develop skills in formulating and responding to critical questions.Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be proficient in:
- Be aware of some of the difficulties associated with second language learning and/or linguistic processing
- Describe how you would define someone as being “Bilingual” or “multilingual”
- Be aware of the cognitive and/or biological implications of being bilingual
- Evaluate the current tools available used in bilingualism research
- Evaluate current models of bilingualism-related research
Conveners
- Dr Jessica Price
Last updated 09/01/2025.