PSY 355 - Psychology of Language

4 credits (Fall)

This course investigates experimental psycholinguistics. Students will learn about the cognitive processes that underlie the capacity to produce, perceive, and comprehend language. Topics include language acquisition and development, the role of attention and memory in language processing, language disorders, and sociocultural aspects of language. Within each area, the course will focus on theories, methodologies, and critical findings in psycholinguists. Laboratory work is required.

Prerequisite: PSY 225 and PSY 260.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Abraham

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