LG103-4-FY-CO:
Foundations of Psycholinguistics
2015/16
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
30
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Requisites for this module
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(none)
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LG462
BA QQ13 English Language and Linguistics,
BA QQ3D English Language and Linguistics (Including Year Abroad),
BA Q100 Linguistics,
BA Q101 Linguistics (Including Year Abroad)
Psycholinguistics is concerned with the acquisition and processing of speech and with language disorders, either through brain damage or genetic problems. The course is divided into sections to follow those in the course textbook. The introductory section looks at language development, the critical period and language processing in the brain generally. The section on sounds concentrates on sound perception and production as well as the acquisition of phonology by children. The section concerned with words looks at the acquisition and loss of morphology and the acquisition of meaning as well as word recognition and production. Under the heading of sentences, we again consider acquisition (including disordered), processing and loss in aphasia of syntax.
Learning Outcomes
Students will have acquired an introduction to contemporary issues in the study of the acquisition and processing of language. This module prepares students for further study in psycholinguistics and language acquisition and disorders.
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1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour class per week for 20 weeks .
2 x 1 hour class in the summer term.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Short Assignment 1 |
|
15% |
| Coursework |
Short Assignment 2 |
|
15% |
| Coursework |
Short Assignment 3 |
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15% |
| Coursework |
Short Assignment 4 |
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15% |
| Coursework |
Long Assignment |
|
40% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr. S. Eisenbeiss; Dr. W. Johnson; Prof. M. Schmid & Dr. C. Delle Luche
Dr. Sonja Eisenbeiss, office: 4.340, telephone 01206 872087, email seisen@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Tineke Brunfaut
The University of Lancaster
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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