Experimental Approaches to Word Form Processing (315-0-20)
Instructors
Matthew A Goldrick
847/491-8053
2016 Sheridan Road, Rm 105
Office Hours: by appt
Meeting Info
Annenberg Hall G01: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
We effortlessly recognize printed and spoken words, understand novel and complex sentences, and produce fluent speech thousands of times each day. Psycholinguistics aims to understand how we do this; to understand the structure of the mental processes that support these behaviors. This course will introduce you to the theoretical and practical aspects of this field. Reading, critical analysis, and discussion of current research papers will be used to explore psycholinguistic theories. We will also design, run, and analyze an experiment to help understand the practical aspects of psycholinguistic research.
Registration Requirements
Social and Behavioral Sciences Foundational Discipline; Prerequisite one 200 level course in linguistics or permission
Learning Objectives
-Recognize the structure of psycholinguistic theories of language processing. How do psycholinguists try to explain our ability to produce and comprehend language?
-Learn how to critically evaluate psycholinguistic theories. How can we analyze and think about behavioral data to resolve theoretical questions?
-To inform and support your interests in linguistics. This course should help you get engaged with the area and excited about becoming involved in research!
Teaching Method
Lecture, discussion
Evaluation Method
Written analyses of primary literature, participation in discussion
Class Materials (Required)
Course materials are free, distributed by the class Canvas site.
Class Attributes
Advanced Expression
Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisiste: Registration is restricted to students who have completed any 200 level course in Linguistics.