PSYb2861 The Psychology of Language

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Radim Lacina, B.A., M.Sc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Širůček, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 1/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives (in Czech)
In this course, we will explore language from the perspective of psycholinguistics. We will ask questions such as how is it acquired in childhood and how is it produced and comprehended in adulthood. We will do so by examining a series of concrete questions in the field with the broader implications for linguistic theory and cognitive science in mind. This course is taught in block sessions. During the first three, the main content of the course is taught by means of lectures and in-class discussions on assigned readings. The last session is devoted to discussing the students's essays to be written between the third and the fourth session.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
After taking the course, the student will be able to:
- show knowledge in specific areas of the acquisition, production, and comprehension of language;
- how the questions of psycholinguistics fit within the larger field of linguistics and cognitive science;
- discuss the scientific merit of positions and theories regarding some of the main research issues of psycholinguistics;
- understand some of the most commonly used methods in psycholinguistic research
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • 1. Introduction to psycholinguistics, the acquisition of language
  • 2. Language production
  • 3. Langauge comprehension
  • 4. Essay discussions, conclusion
Teaching methods (in Czech)
lectures, in-class discussions, reading, essay writing
Assessment methods (in Czech)
This course is evaluated by means of a colloquium. Students are tasked with writing an essay (2000 to 2500 words) on one of the topics assigned and to defend their work in discussion with the lecturer and other students.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught: in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: 21.10.; 11.11.; 25.11.; 16.12. od 8:00 do 14:00.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020.
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