An introduction of linguistics and its subfields, basic concepts and research in psycholinguistics, brain areas important for language, focusing on understanding different parts of language processing such as sounds, words, and meaning.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction ,Brain and Language ,Origins of Language ,Phonetics ,Learning Words ,Language Acquisition ,Speech Perception ,Word Recognition ,Understanding Sentence Structure and Meaning ,Speaking: From Planning to Articulation ,Discourse and Inference ,The Social Side of Language ,Language in Society ,Language Change ,Review.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Understands linguistic terms and recognizes subfields of linguistics
9
A, B, C
Knows brain areas involved in language processing
9
A, B, C
Knows brain imaging methods used in psycholinguistic studies, knows their advantages and disadvantages
16, 9
A, B, C
Recognizes experimental methods used in psycholinguistic research
A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction
Sedivy Ch 1
2
Brain and Language
Sedivy Ch 3; Fromkin et al. Part 1 Introduction
3
Origins of Language
Sedivy Ch 2; Fromkin et al., Ch 6
4
Phonetics
Fromkin et al. Ch 4; Sedivy Ch 4
5
Learning Words
Sedivy, Ch 5
6
Language Acquisition
Fromkin et al., Ch 7
7
Speech Perception
Sedivy, Ch 7
8
Word Recognition
Sedivy, Ch 8
9
Understanding Sentence Structure and Meaning
Sedivy, Ch 9
10
Speaking: From Planning to Articulation
Sedivy, Ch 10
11
Discourse and Inference
Sedivy Ch 11; Fromkin et al., Ch 3
12
The Social Side of Language
Sedivy Ch 12; Fromkin et al., Ch 3
13
Language in Society
Fromkin et al., Ch 9
14
Language Change
Fromkin et al., Ch 10
15
Review
Resources
1. Sedivy, Julie. 2020. Language in Mind. 2nd Edition. New York: Oxford University
Press.
2. Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., & Hyams, N. 2011. An Introduction to Language. 9th International Edition. Canada: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Website for exercises from textbook Sedivy (2020) https://learninglink.oup.com/access/sedivy-2e-student-resources#
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
15
3
45
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
15
4
60
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
50
50
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
175
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(175/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
PSY4216927
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Pazartesi 13:30-14:15
Pazartesi 14:30-15:15
Pazartesi 15:30-16:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Ece YALLAK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Ece YALLAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
An introduction of linguistics and its subfields, basic concepts and research in psycholinguistics, brain areas important for language, focusing on understanding different parts of language processing such as sounds, words, and meaning.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction ,Brain and Language ,Origins of Language ,Phonetics ,Learning Words ,Language Acquisition ,Speech Perception ,Word Recognition ,Understanding Sentence Structure and Meaning ,Speaking: From Planning to Articulation ,Discourse and Inference ,The Social Side of Language ,Language in Society ,Language Change ,Review.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Understands linguistic terms and recognizes subfields of linguistics
9
A, B, C
Knows brain areas involved in language processing
9
A, B, C
Knows brain imaging methods used in psycholinguistic studies, knows their advantages and disadvantages
16, 9
A, B, C
Recognizes experimental methods used in psycholinguistic research
A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction
Sedivy Ch 1
2
Brain and Language
Sedivy Ch 3; Fromkin et al. Part 1 Introduction
3
Origins of Language
Sedivy Ch 2; Fromkin et al., Ch 6
4
Phonetics
Fromkin et al. Ch 4; Sedivy Ch 4
5
Learning Words
Sedivy, Ch 5
6
Language Acquisition
Fromkin et al., Ch 7
7
Speech Perception
Sedivy, Ch 7
8
Word Recognition
Sedivy, Ch 8
9
Understanding Sentence Structure and Meaning
Sedivy, Ch 9
10
Speaking: From Planning to Articulation
Sedivy, Ch 10
11
Discourse and Inference
Sedivy Ch 11; Fromkin et al., Ch 3
12
The Social Side of Language
Sedivy Ch 12; Fromkin et al., Ch 3
13
Language in Society
Fromkin et al., Ch 9
14
Language Change
Fromkin et al., Ch 10
15
Review
Resources
1. Sedivy, Julie. 2020. Language in Mind. 2nd Edition. New York: Oxford University
Press.
2. Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., & Hyams, N. 2011. An Introduction to Language. 9th International Edition. Canada: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Website for exercises from textbook Sedivy (2020) https://learninglink.oup.com/access/sedivy-2e-student-resources#
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
