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Course Description
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Course Name
Psychology of Language
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Biology, Linguistics, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5 - 3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3.75 - 4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Language dominates our cognitive and social activities and psycholinguistics examines the relationship between
language and the human mind. This course will look at what language is, whether it is uniquely human, and how
it is related to biological and cognitive processes. The objective of this course is to introduce students to
the main principles, methods and findings of psycholinguistics. The biological basis of language is explored in
relation to recent neuroscientific evidence, and this topic is also part of the examination of the evidence
regarding a critical period for language, using studies of e.g. feral children and L2 learning. Recent research
on language in non-human primates and other animals is explored, and cross-cultural research on the
relationship between langauge and thought. Children's acquisition of language will be outlined and aspects of
language processing and use in society will be explored. The insights offered by speech errors for the speech
production process are discussed. Other topics include typical and atypical language acquisition, reading,
learning a second language and language and gender.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.