EKIS275 Language and the Mind (5 op)
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