EKIS275 Language and the Mind (5 op)

Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti

Osaamistavoitteet

Learning outcomes: After completing the course students will be able to
- describe and discuss the major approaches in these fields
- identify and understand major issues and processes concerning language production and comprehension
- understand experimental and qualitative methods used in these fields

Suoritustavat

Reading circle or lectures + group discussions. Take-home exam or essay or small assignments.
Optionally self-study based on course materials and readings.

Sisältö

This course explores the relationship between language and structures and processes of the mind and the brain. The course covers key issues in Cognitive Linguistics and/or Psycholinguistics.

Lisätiedot

Required attendance percentage: 75

Oppimateriaalit

Evans, Vyvyan, and Melanie Green, 2006. Cognitive linguistics: an introduction. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University. (parts) Warren, Paul, 2013. Introducing Psycholinguistics (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics).
(or other books depending on availability)

Arviointiperusteet

Participation in class discussions (25%), oral group presentations (25%), essays (50%). Optionally essays (100%).

Esitietovaatimukset

Basic Studies