Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PSYCHOLINGUISTICS | ||
Code | ENGL202 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr U Kania English Ursula.Kania@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to explore questions concerning the relationship of language to consciousness. This will entail addressing questions concerning the nature of language in its evolutionary, acquisitional, developmental and degenerative stages, and the nature of human language as compared to non-human communication systems, such as those used by computers, apes, and other animals. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will demonstrate awareness of the main issues in the psychology of language, and in the philosophy of mind in relation to language. |
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(LO2) Students will demonstrate the ability to give critical accounts of a range of human and non-human communication systems in their various stages of development. |
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(LO3) Students will demonstrate an awareness of the practical and ethical considerations which arise from engaging with human language in its various stages of development, and with non-human communication. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to articulate 1-3 above in an appropriate academic style. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving |
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(S3) Organisation |
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(S4) Communication |
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(S5) Ethical awareness |
Syllabus |
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Introduction: Innateness vs. Behaviourism? Typically the syllabus is arranged into three sections: acquisitive, comparative and degenerative. Section A: Language Evolution, Acquisition and Development Section B: Non-Human Communication Section C: Degenerative Linguistics |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method 1: Two one-hour Workshops per week. Teaching method 2: One one-hour Tutorial per week. Scheduled directed student hours: 36 Notes: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16.5 |
16.5 |
33 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
90 mins X 1 totaling 16.5
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90 mins X 1 totaling 16.5
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Private Study | 267 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Scheduled by SAS, 24 hours duration, resit opportunity, anonymous | 24 | 67 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
One essay of c. 1000 words | 0 | 0 | ||||
One essay of c. 2000 words. | 0 | 33 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |