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 2 | ||
Code | ENGL283 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr KN Simms English Knsimms@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The main 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) Demonstrate awareness of some of the main issues in the psychology of language, and/or in the philosophy of mind in relation to language. |
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(LO2) Demonstrate ability to give critical accounts of some human and/or non-human communication systems in their various stages of development. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate awareness of some of the practical and ethical considerations which arise from engaging with human language in its various stages of development, and/or with non-human communication. |
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(LO4) Be able to articulate LO1-LO3 above in an appropriate academic style. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Organisational skills |
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(S4) Communication skills |
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(S5) Ethical awareness |
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(S6) Teamwork |
Syllabus |
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Introduction: Innateness vs. Behaviourism? 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 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16.5 |
16.5 |
33 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 117 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
One three-hour written examination; candidates to answer three questions. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assess | 180 minutes. | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
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. |