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Psycholinguistics (LING90042)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject is a general introduction to psycholinguistics. We will study the ways in which language is represented and processed in real time and discuss the factors that enable us to comprehend and use the language. Topics include word processing, sentence processing, discourse processing, linguistic relativity, and non-literal language processing by monolingual and bilingual speakers. Practical training will be provided to familiarize students with a variety of tasks and techniques associated with this field. Students will learn to use the research techniques to design behavioural psycholinguistic experiments.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Possess a broad understanding of the key theories, models, and controversies in psycholinguistics
- Understand major research methods and techniques in psycholinguistic research
- Apply skills to design experiments and perform original research in psycholinguistics.
Generic skills
- Develop their critical thinking and analytic skills
- Develop their design and research skills
- Be able to communicate ideas through writing.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three homework assignments (1000 words each)
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 60% |
A final project report
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 10 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
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Additional delivery details
This subject offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
The online option involves self-directed learning using instructions and resources provided in the LMS, and participation in online discussions and tasks as directed by the subject coordinator. There is no class attendance in this option.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024