Psycholinguistics

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course provides an examination of the various models and approaches to language behaviour, with particular emphasis on contemporary psycholinguistic theory and research. Topics include language acquisition, the physiological and cognitive processes mediating language behaviour, semantic considerations, symbolic behaviour, animal communication, and the cultural context of language. This course may be of particular interest to students anticipating graduate study in communication disorders and psycholinguistics. Requisite Courses: PSYC-1000 [prerequisite(s)].