1. BBI 3215 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Assoc. Prof. Dr
BBI 3215 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Bee Hoon Tel:

2. Introduction to the course Definitions of key terms

3. Psycholinguistics
Psychology Language

4. Psychology: The science that deals with mental processes and behaviour.

5. Language: - a system of formalized symbols, signs, sounds, or gestures - used or conceived as a means of communication by a number of people

6. Generic Characteristics of Human Languages
Arbitrariness
Displacement
Creativity
Cultural Transmission
Discreteness
Duality
Grammar

7. Course objectives: 1. Describe key concepts and theories in psycholinguistics (C2), 2. Discuss the acquisition, production and comprehension of language (P5), 3. Analyse data from a range of sources to understand psycholinguistic processes at work (A3), and 4. Develop an inquiring mind to seek knowledge (LL3).

8. Overview of course content 1. Introduction to Lg and Psychology 2
Overview of course content 1. Introduction to Lg and Psychology 2. First Lg Acquisition 3. Second Language Learning 4. The Deaf and Lg Acquisition 5. Psychological Processes of Reading 6. Bilingualism 7. Lg, Thought and Culture 8. Lg and the Brain

9. 1. Introduction to Lg and Psychology
Define and explain:
Language
Psychology
Psycholinguistics
Communication

10. 2a. Stages of Child Lg Acquisition
Babbling
One-Word
Two-Word
Telegraphic
Complex sentences
Abstract words

11. 2b. Theories of Child Lg Acquisition
Adult Talk
Parentese / Baby Talk
Imitation
Reinforcement
Hypothesis Testing

12. 3. Second Language Learning
Similarities and differences betw 1st and 2nd language acquisition
Theories
Why second lg acquisition is difficult

13. 4. The Deaf and Lg Acquisition
Sign
Oral
Written

14. 5. Psychological Proceses of Reading
Writing systems and speech
Whole-word vs phonics
Universal four-phase reading programme

15. 6. Bilingualism
Effects of early bilingualism on first lg (L1) development
Sequential and simultaneous learning of a second lg (L2)
Strategies for second language production

16. 7. Lg, Thought and Culture
The great debate between language and thought
Effects of thought and culture on language
Related theories

17. 8. Language and the Brain Anatomy of the brain Memory
Hemispheric dominance and lateralization
Language disorders

18. Main texts: BBI 3215 Modules: Introduction to. Psycholinguistics
Main texts: BBI 3215 Modules: Introduction to Psycholinguistics. Steinberg, D. D., & Scirarini, A. (2006). An introduction to psycholinguistics. 2nd ed. London: Pearson Lognman.

19. References: Filed, J. (2003). Psycholinguistics: A Resource
References: Filed, J. (2003). Psycholinguistics: A Resource Book for Students. London: Routledge. Gleason, J.B. & Ratner, N.B. (Eds.). (1998). Psycholinguistics (2nd ed.). Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College Publishers. Steinberg, D. D., Nagata, H., & Aline, D. P. (2001). Psycholinguistics: Language, Mind and World (2nd ed.). England: Pearson Education Limited.

20. Harley, T (2001). The Psychology of Language
Harley, T (2001). The Psychology of Language from Data to theory (2nd ed.). Hove East Sussex: Psychology press. Jacobson, R. (2006). Language and Language Use: Directions and Development of a BA English Programme. Malaysia: Pearson Prentice Hall.

21. Evaluation: Assignment % Assignment % Mid-sem Exam % (Topics 1-4) Final Exam % (Topics 5-8)

22. Assignment I: Critical Review of a Research Study Identify a research study on any psycholinguistic topic in journals such as Applied Psycholing, International Journal of Psycholinguistics, and Journal of Psycholinguistic Research.   Read the study report critically to identify issues of concern. Write a critical review based on the various sections of the report. 20% Submit 1 week before mid exam

23. Assignment II: Mini Research Identify a child between the age of 1 to 5 years old. Observe how the child acquires the first language or a second language. Audio or video-record the child’s efforts in acquiring or speaking the language either in natural settings or learning situations. The recording must be saved to a CD, and the transcription of the child’s speech is to be presented as data (in the discussion and as an Appendix) as proof to the child’s language acquisition.   Discuss the child’s language acquisition or performance by referring to any theory or theories related to first language acquisition, second language learning, bilingualism, critical age, language and the brain, memory, and word, syntactic, vocabulary and phonological acquisition. 20% Submit 2 weeks before Final

24. Format of the assignments: - 1
Format of the assignments: line spacing - Times New Roman 13 points ” margins - Softcopy ed to Dr Tan - Hardcopy sent to PPL

25. Citation formats: Reference list at the end of text- APA style: Altmann, G. T. M. (2001). The language machine: Psycholinguistics in review. British Journal of Psychology, 92 (1), Scovel, T. (1988). A time to speak: A psycholinguistic inquiry into the critical period for human speech. USA: Thomson Learning.