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Psycholinguistics (LING90042)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
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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