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LING2214 – Introduction to Psycholinguistics
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Xin Wang
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
LING110 or LING111 or LING1111 or PSY104 or PSYC104 or PSYU1104 or PSYX104 or PSYX1104 or PSYU1101 or PSY105 or PSYC105 or PSYU1105 or PSYX105 or PSYX1105 or PSYU1102
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces a psychological perspective into the study of language. We explore models of the perceptual and cognitive processes that are involved in acquiring and using linguistic knowledge, considering evidence from typical language users and people with language disorders. Specific topics will be drawn from a set that includes: word recognition and understanding; sentence comprehension; language production; aphasia; first language acquisition, skilled reading and reading development, second language acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Describe and evaluate theories and research in psycholinguistics
- ULO2: Identify questions and issues raised in the field of Psycholinguistics.
- ULO3: Identify the methods of data collection that psycholinguists use
- ULO4: Critically analyse empirical research articles in psycholinguistics.
- ULO5: Interpret empirical data in relation to theoretical questions/issues
- ULO6: Analyse language disorders, including linguistic disorders in reading.
- ULO7: Evaluate psycholinguistic theories of typical language processing using data from people with disordered language
General Assessment Information
Assessment task late submission policy
Requesting an extension to assignment due date
On occasion, you may be in a situation when you aren't able to submit an assessment task on time. Extensions are only given in special circumstances, by completing a Special Consideration request. For more information on Special Consideration, see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Late submission of assignments
If you haven't been approved for an extension and you submit your assessment task late, penalties are applied. You should consult your unit convenor if you are in this position. Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| A written task critically reviewing a published research article (1000 words) | 20% | No | Week 6/August 30th |
| Brief outline of a research report (300 words) | 5% | No | Week 9/Oct 7th |
| A research report (2400 words) | 30% | No | Week 12/Oct 28th |
| multiple choice questions | 45% | No | Exam period |
A written task critically reviewing a published research article (1000 words)
Assessment Type 1: Literature review
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 6/August 30th
Weighting: 20%
Students need to answer 15 questions based on a research article.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate theories and research in psycholinguistics
- Identify questions and issues raised in the field of Psycholinguistics.
- Identify the methods of data collection that psycholinguists use
- Critically analyse empirical research articles in psycholinguistics.
- Interpret empirical data in relation to theoretical questions/issues
- Analyse language disorders, including linguistic disorders in reading.
Brief outline of a research report (300 words)
Assessment Type 1: Design Task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 9/Oct 7th
Weighting: 5%
Students will plan out information for their class project report
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate theories and research in psycholinguistics
- Identify questions and issues raised in the field of Psycholinguistics.
A research report (2400 words)
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: Week 12/Oct 28th
Weighting: 30%
The report is based on a class experiment for which each student is encouraged to participate.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate theories and research in psycholinguistics
- Identify questions and issues raised in the field of Psycholinguistics.
- Identify the methods of data collection that psycholinguists use
- Critically analyse empirical research articles in psycholinguistics.
- Interpret empirical data in relation to theoretical questions/issues
- Analyse language disorders, including linguistic disorders in reading.
- Evaluate psycholinguistic theories of typical language processing using data from people with disordered language
multiple choice questions
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 45%
Exam questions assessing knowledge from the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate theories and research in psycholinguistics
- Identify questions and issues raised in the field of Psycholinguistics.
- Identify the methods of data collection that psycholinguists use
- Interpret empirical data in relation to theoretical questions/issues
- Analyse language disorders, including linguistic disorders in reading.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures require students to have internet access
Tutorials attendance is mandatory.
Study materials include a textbook and articles. The relevant information is on the unit guide.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Results
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook