Advanced Psycholinguistics
- Arts
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 280 pages
- 25 units
This course explores the intricate relationship between language and the human mind. It delves into the processes involved in language production, comprehension, and interpretation, examining how our everyday language use connects to our cognitive functions and real-life experiences. The course also investigates language acquisition in children and adults, and identifies various language disorders along with their potential treatments. Students will critically analyze language usage and its psychological underpinnings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Study hours
- 24 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, research
- Practical work
- No
- ENG491
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENG891, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: Psycholinguistic ConceptsPage 10
- Unit 2: Development of PsycholinguisticsPage 16
- Unit 3: How Does Psycholinguistics Relate to Our Lives?Page 24
- Unit 4: Current Issues and Controversies in PsycholinguisticsPage 32
- Unit 5: What about Linguistic Universals?Page 54
- Unit 6: Different Forms of Psycholinguistic InquiryPage 64
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENG891 · UNIT 1: Psycholinguistic Concepts
The graph above presents a non-directional circle of language link with the mind. In this sense, the mind is involved in the acquisition of language, in comprehending what has been said, in producing what is to be said, in processing what is heard or to be said.
What you should be able to do
- Identify the link between language and the mind
- Examine the processes involved in language production, comprehension and interpretation
- Relate language use to everyday experience
- Identify types of language disorders and their treatments
- Understand the biological foundations of language
What it prepares you for
- Speech Therapist
- Linguist
- Neurolinguist
- Psychologist
- Special Education Teacher
- Healthcare
- Education
- Research
- Rehabilitation
- Speech Therapy Clinics
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Speech Comprehension
Unit 2: Neural Processes for Speech Comprehension/Production
Requires understanding of complex neural pathways and their functions in processing auditory information.
- Module 5: Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics
Unit 3: Language Disorders: Causes, Types and Remedies
Requires detailed knowledge of various language disorders, their causes, and appropriate remedies.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Psycholinguistics: Issues and Concerns
Unit 1: Psycholinguistic Concepts · 2 hours
Define psycholinguistics and its scope. Explore different definitions by scholars. Understand the operational circle of psycholinguistics.
- Week 2Module 1: Psycholinguistics: Issues and Concerns
Unit 2: Development of Psycholinguistics · 2 hours
Discuss the origin and development of psycholinguistics. Identify key scholars and their contributions. Analyze factors leading to the field's emergence.
- Week 3Module 1: Psycholinguistics: Issues and Concerns
Unit 3: How does Psycholinguistics Relate to our Lives? · 2 hours
Relate psycholinguistics to everyday life. Analyze thought processes and linguistic experiences. Examine practical applications of psycholinguistics.
- Week 4Module 1: Psycholinguistics: Issues and Concerns
Unit 4: Current Issues and Controversies in Psycholinguistics · 2 hours
Identify current issues and controversies in psycholinguistics. Discuss nativism and modularity. Explore structure and process in language.
- Week 5Module 1: Psycholinguistics: Issues and Concerns
Unit 5: What about Linguistic Universals? · 2 hours
Explore the concept of linguistic universals. Integrate issues in psycholinguistics. Examine communicative vs linguistic competence.
- Week 6Module 1: Psycholinguistics: Issues and Concerns
Unit 6: Different Forms of Psycholinguistic Inquiry · 2 hours
Identify different forms of psycholinguistic inquiry. Explore speech comprehension and production processes. Discuss language acquisition.
- Week 7Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 1: Biological Foundations · 2 hours
Explore biological foundations of language. Examine language and the human mind. Discuss language acquisition theories.
- Week 8Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 2: The Role of Cognition · 2 hours
Analyze the role of cognition in language acquisition. Examine the cognitive process and recursive mechanism. Discuss the relationship between language and thought.
- Week 9Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 3: Caregiver Language · 2 hours
Describe caregiver language and its role in language development. Identify peculiarities of child-directed speech. Explore the 'baby talk' register.
- Week 10Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 4: Vocabulary Acquisition · 2 hours
Explore vocabulary development in early childhood. Examine the content of early vocabulary. Discuss vocabulary acquisition beyond the early years.
- Week 11Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 5: Phonological Acquisition · 2 hours
Explore the phonological process. Examine perception of speech and speech production skills. Discuss the speaking process and the speech organs.
- Week 12Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 6: Syntactic Acquisition · 2 hours
Explore syntactic acquisition. Examine holophrases and the one-word stage. Discuss Mean Length of Utterance (MLU).
- Week 13Module 2: Language Acquisition
Unit 7: Semantic Acquisition · 2 hours
Explore semantic acquisition. Examine developmental milestones in infant semantics. Discuss levels of meaning and features of semantic acquisition.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 3-5 brain areas to language functions
- Review case studies in Units 2-3 to diagnose language disorders
- Practice applying Grice's maxims from Unit 5 to analyze conversations
- Memorize key terms from Units 1-2 using flashcards
- Summarize each unit's key points in your own words weekly
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENG891 about?
This course explores the intricate relationship between language and the human mind. It delves into the processes involved in language production, comprehension, and interpretation, examining how our everyday language use connects to our cognitive functions and real-life experiences. The course also investigates language acquisition in children and adults, and identifies various language disorders along with their potential treatments. Students will critically analyze language usage and its psychological underpinnings.
How many units does ENG891 have?
ENG891, Advanced Psycholinguistics, has 25 units across 5 modules, over 280 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENG891?
ENG891 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is ENG891 hard?
ENG891 is rated advanced level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and research work.
How long does ENG891 take to study?
About 24 hours of study, spread across its 25 units.
How is ENG891 assessed?
ENG891 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting ENG891?
ENG491
What can I do with ENG891?
Speech Therapist, Linguist, Neurolinguist, Psychologist and Special Education Teacher.