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Introduction to the course Definitions of key terms

BBI 3215 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Bee Hoon tanbh@upm.edu.my Tel: 03 8946 8911. Introduction to the course Definitions of key terms. Psycholinguistics. Psychology Language. Psychology : The science that deals with mental processes and behaviour.

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Introduction to the course Definitions of key terms

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  1. BBI 3215Introduction to PsycholinguisticsAssoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Bee Hoontanbh@upm.edu.myTel: 03 8946 8911

  2. Introduction to the courseDefinitions of key terms

  3. Psycholinguistics Psychology Language

  4. Psychology:The science that deals with mental processes and behaviour.

  5. Language:- a system of formalized symbols, signs, sounds, or gestures- used or conceived as a means of communication by a number of people

  6. Generic Characteristics of Human Languages Arbitrariness Displacement Creativity Cultural Transmission Discreteness Duality Grammar

  7. Course objectives:1. Describe key concepts and theories in psycholinguistics (C2),2. Discuss the acquisition, production and comprehension of language (P5),3. Analyse data from a range of sources to understand psycholinguistic processes at work (A3), and4. Develop an inquiring mind to seek knowledge (LL3).

  8. Overview of course content1. Introduction to Lg and Psychology2. First Lg Acquisition3. Second Language Learning4. The Deaf and Lg Acquisition5. Psychological Processes of Reading 6. Bilingualism7. Lg, Thought and Culture8. Lg and the Brain

  9. 1. Introduction to Lg and Psychology Define and explain: • Language • Psychology • Psycholinguistics • Communication

  10. 2a. Stages of Child Lg Acquisition • Babbling • One-Word • Two-Word • Telegraphic • Complex sentences • Abstract words

  11. 2b. Theories of Child Lg Acquisition • Adult Talk • Parentese / Baby Talk • Imitation • Reinforcement • Hypothesis Testing

  12. 3. Second Language Learning • Similarities and differences betw 1st and 2nd language acquisition • Theories • Why second lg acquisition is difficult

  13. 4. The Deaf and Lg Acquisition • Sign • Oral • Written

  14. 5. Psychological Proceses of Reading • Writing systems and speech • Whole-word vs phonics • Universal four-phase reading programme

  15. 6. Bilingualism • Effects of early bilingualism on first lg (L1) development • Sequential and simultaneous learning of a second lg (L2) • Strategies for second language production

  16. 7. Lg, Thought and Culture • The great debate between language and thought • Effects of thought and culture on language • Related theories

  17. 8. Language and the Brain • Anatomy of the brain • Memory • Hemispheric dominance and lateralization • Language disorders

  18. Main texts:BBI 3215 Modules: Introduction to Psycholinguistics.Steinberg, D. D., & Scirarini, A. (2006). An introduction to psycholinguistics. 2nd ed. London: Pearson Lognman.

  19. References:Filed, J. (2003). Psycholinguistics: A Resource Book for Students. London: Routledge.Gleason, J.B. & Ratner, N.B. (Eds.). (1998). Psycholinguistics (2nd ed.). Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.Steinberg, D. D., Nagata, H., & Aline, D. P. (2001). Psycholinguistics: Language, Mind and World (2nd ed.). England: Pearson Education Limited.

  20. Harley, T (2001). The Psychology of Language from Data to theory (2nd ed.).Hove East Sussex: Psychology press.Jacobson, R. (2006). Language and Language Use: Directions and Development of a BA English Programme. Malaysia: Pearson Prentice Hall.

  21. Evaluation:Assignment 1 - 20%Assignment 2 - 20%Mid-sem Exam - 30%(Topics 1-4)Final Exam - 30%(Topics 5-8)

  22. Assignment I: Critical Review of a Research StudyIdentify a research study on any psycholinguistic topic in journals such as Applied Psycholing, International Journal of Psycholinguistics, andJournal of Psycholinguistic Research.Read the study report critically to identify issues of concern. Write a critical review based on the various sections of the report.20% Submit 1 week before mid exam

  23. Assignment II: Mini ResearchIdentify a child between the age of 1 to 5 years old. Observe how the child acquires the first language or a second language. Audio or video-record the child’s efforts in acquiring or speaking the language either in natural settings or learning situations. The recording must be saved to a CD, and the transcription of the child’s speech is to be presented as data (in the discussion and as an Appendix) as proof to the child’s language acquisition. Discuss the child’s language acquisition or performance by referring to any theory or theories related to first language acquisition, second language learning, bilingualism, critical age, language and the brain, memory, and word, syntactic, vocabulary and phonological acquisition.20% Submit 2 weeks before Final

  24. Format of the assignments:- 1.5 line spacing- Times New Roman 13 points- 1.5” margins- Softcopy emailed to Dr Tan- Hardcopy sent to PPL

  25. Citation formats:Reference list at the end of text- APA style:Altmann, G. T. M. (2001). The language machine: Psycholinguistics in review. British Journal of Psychology, 92 (1), 129-171.Scovel, T. (1988). A time to speak: A psycholinguistic inquiry into the critical period for human speech. USA: Thomson Learning.

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