BBI 3215 Introduction to Psycholinguistics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Bee Hoon [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

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BBI 3215Introduction to PsycholinguisticsAssoc
. Prof. Dr. Tan Bee Hoontanbh_at_upm.edu.myTel 03
8946 8911
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Introduction to the courseDefinitions of key
terms
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Psycholinguistics
Psychology Language
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PsychologyThe science that deals with mental
processes and behaviour.
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Language- a system of formalized symbols,
signs, sounds, or gestures- used or conceived
as a means of communication by a number of
people
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Generic Characteristics of Human Languages

1. Arbitrariness
2. Displacement
3. Creativity
4. Cultural Transmission
5. Discreteness
6. Duality
7. Grammar

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Course objectives1. 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),
and4. Develop an inquiring mind to seek
knowledge (LL3).
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Overview of course content1. Introduction to Lg
and Psychology2. First Lg Acquisition3. Second
Language Learning4. The Deaf and Lg
Acquisition5. Psychological Processes of
Reading 6. Bilingualism7. Lg, Thought and
Culture8. Lg and the Brain
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1. Introduction to Lg and Psychology

• Define and explain
• Language
• Psychology
• Psycholinguistics
• Communication

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2a. Stages of Child Lg Acquisition

• Babbling
• One-Word
• Two-Word
• Telegraphic
• Complex sentences
• Abstract words

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2b. Theories of Child Lg Acquisition

• Adult Talk
• Parentese / Baby Talk
• Imitation
• Reinforcement
• Hypothesis Testing

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3. Second Language Learning

• Similarities and differences betw 1st and 2nd
  language acquisition
• Theories
• Why second lg acquisition is difficult

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4. The Deaf and Lg Acquisition

• Sign
• Oral
• Written

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5. Psychological Proceses of Reading

• Writing systems and speech
• Whole-word vs phonics
• Universal four-phase reading programme

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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

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7. Lg, Thought and Culture

• The great debate between language and thought
• Effects of thought and culture on language
• Related theories

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8. Language and the Brain

• Anatomy of the brain
• Memory
• Hemispheric dominance and lateralization
• Language disorders

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Main textsBBI 3215 Modules Introduction to
Psycholinguistics.Steinberg, D. D.,
Scirarini, A. (2006). An introduction to
psycholinguistics. 2nd ed. London Pearson
Lognman.
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ReferencesFiled, 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.
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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.
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EvaluationAssignment 1 - 20Assignment 2
- 20Mid-sem Exam - 30(Topics 1-4)Final
Exam - 30(Topics 5-8)
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Assignment I Critical Review of a Research
StudyIdentify a research study on any
psycholinguistic topic in journals such as
Applied Psycholing, International Journal of
Psycholinguistics, andJournal 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
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Assignment II Mini ResearchIdentify 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 childs
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 childs speech is to
be presented as data (in the discussion and as an
Appendix) as proof to the childs language
acquisition.  Discuss the childs 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
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Format of the assignments- 1.5 line spacing-
Times New Roman 13 points- 1.5 margins-
Softcopy emailed to Dr Tan- Hardcopy sent to PPL
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Citation formatsReference list at the end of
text- APA styleAltmann, G. T. M. (2001). The
language machine Psycholinguistics in review.
British Journal of Psychology, 92 (1),
129-171.Scovel, T. (1988). A time to speak A
psycholinguistic inquiry into the critical period
for human speech. USA Thomson Learning.