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PSYC321 Psychology of Language

Updated: 07 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2010
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites 12cp at 200 level in PSYC and PSYC202 or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PSYC364 (pre-2000)
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) To be advised
Unit Description

This unit begins with a description of language structures, including phonology, morphology and syntax. This provides a framework for examining psychological aspects of language use. Topics covered include the perception and production of speech, the biological bases of language, language disorders such as aphasia, and the development of literacy. There are approximately 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of practicals/tutorials.
Materials Information Unavailable
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 15% 1400
Assessment Notes
Linguistics exercises
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Practical 20% 1500
Assessment Notes
Practical work
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 65%
Assessment Notes
Multiple choice and short answer questions
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. have a basic understanding of the scientific study of language as it is relevant to the discipline;
  2. be familiar with the structures of language;
  3. demonstrate how theoretical and practical issues in Psychology that concern language can be better approached from an understanding of language structure and organisation.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will learn the relevance of the scientific study of language as it relates to Psychology. Students will be taught via lectures and online discussions and assessed in all assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The written assessment structure teaches students discipline-based communication skills, which they practice while writing the assignment. Students' communication skills are assessed as a component of assignment marking. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will consider the global perspective of the study of language. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students are taught and encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data and to write in the forms and conventions of psychological writing and APA style. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students' problem solving skills are developed and assessed in their assessment tasks. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills by participation in tutorials. 		True
   

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