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PSYC 354 Language Units: 3.00
What is the role of language in how we think and interact? What does it take to comprehend and speak, and how do the skills to use language develop? What is the role of language in our communities and our culture? The course will provide an overview of the psychological study of language, sampling from topics such as language evolution, language development, communication, and social learning, among others.
Learning Hours: 120 (30 Lecture, 6 Group Learning, 3 Online Activity, 81 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite PSYC 100/6.0 and a minimum of 6.0 units in PSYC at the 200-level or above.
Exclusion PSYC 399/3.0 (Topic Title: Language - Winter 2021, Fall 2022).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Define, provide examples of, and apply concepts of language research.
- Compare and apply models of language learning, processing, and use.
- Apply knowledge to derive conclusions from sample data.
- Communicate orally and in writing with various audiences (peers, academics) about current language research.
- Develop and execute teamwork strategies for disseminating information.