Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course examines the psychological dimensions of language and its relationship with mental processes. Topics include language acquisition, language processing, meaning construction, the relationship between language and thought, and language disorders. Students will explore how language is processed in the brain, how it interacts with cognitive processes, and how it is shaped by social and cultural factors.
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the psychological aspects of language and language use. Students are expected to develop an understanding of how language functions in the human mind and to examine its cognitive, social, and cultural dimensions. They will also learn to apply this knowledge to the understanding of language disorders and the development of appropriate intervention strategies.
Course Content
This course examines the psychological foundations of language and the cognitive mechanisms underlying linguistic processes in the human mind. It covers language acquisition, spoken and written language processing, word recognition, meaning construction, the relationship between language and thought, and language disorders. The course also addresses the neurocognitive foundations of language, its interaction with cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and thinking, and the social and cultural dimensions of language use within the framework of contemporary theoretical approaches and empirical research findings.
Required Resources
The Psychology of Language: From Data to Theory (4th Edition) by Trevor A. Harley, Psychology Press, 2014
Recommended Resources
Introduction to Psycholinguistics: Understanding Language Science, Second Edition,
by Matthew J. Traxler (Author),2023
Explanations
The midterm exam is 40% and the final exam is 60% effective in determining the final exam grade.
Rules
There is a 70% attendance requirement.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Psycholinguistics and Basic Concepts | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory-4th edition, 2014 Section A-1 |
| 2 | The relationship between linguistics and psychology Describing language | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section A-2 |
| 3 | The foundations of language | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-3 |
| 4 | Language development | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-4 |
| 5 | Bilingualism and second language acquisition | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-5 |
| 6 | Recognizing visual words | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-6 |
| 7 | Reading | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-7 |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | MIDTERM EXAM |
| 9 | Understanding speech | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-8 |
| 10 | Understanding the structure of sentences | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-9 |
| 11 | Word meaning | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-10 |
| 12 | Comprehension | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-11 |
| 13 | Language production | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-12 |
| 14 | The structure of the language system | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-13 |
| 15 | New directions | The Psychology of Language From Data to Theory Section B-14 |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | FINAL EXAM |