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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code	Course Title	L+P Hour	Semester	ECTS
INO 522	PSYCHOLINGUISTICS	3 + 0	2nd Semester	5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Level	Master's Degree
Course Type	Elective
Course Objective	The aim of the psycholinguistics course, which brings together the fields of language and cognitive psychology, is to investigate the cognitive aspects of language acquisition, second language learning, and linguistic skills like speaking and writing. Another aim of this interdisciplinary course is to gain knowledge about the subfields of psycholinguistics. In addition, the aim is to increase awareness into current research studies and the methodology used in the field.
Course Content	The content of the course comprises the biological underpinnings of language learning (the relationship between the brain and language), speech perception, mental lexicon, word and sentence processing and production, speech processing and production, working memory, and language disorders. In addition, the experimental and behavioral research methods commonly used in the field (e.g., self-paced reading, eye tracking, masked priming, electrophysiological monitoring) will be explored.
Prerequisites	No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite	No the corequisite of lesson.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Knows the subfields of psycholinguistics
2	Builds relationships between language acquisition- second language learning and cognitive processes.
3	Identifies the research methods used in psycholinguistics.
4	Builds relationships between language learning and memory
5	Identifies language and communication disorders.
6	Evaluates psycholinguistics articles in terms of quality, methodology, and contributions to the field.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

	PO 01	PO 02	PO 03	PO 04	PO 05	PO 06	PO 07	PO 08	PO 09	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12
LO 001	5	5		5	5						5
LO 002	5	5	5	5	5						5
LO 003	5	5		5	5						5
LO 004	5	5		5	5						5
LO 005	5	5		5	5	5	5	5			5
LO 006	5	5	5	5	5
Sub Total	30	30	10	30	30	5	5	5			25
Contribution	5	5	2	5	5	1	1	1	0	0	4	0

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	10	3	30
Assignments	5	5	25
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Final examination	1	14	14
Presentation / Seminar Preparation	3	3	9
Total Work Load ECTS Credit of the Course			130 5

COURSE DETAILS

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Course Details

Course Code	Course Title	L+P Hour	Course Code	Language Of Instruction	Course Semester	Mode of Delivery
INO 522	PSYCHOLINGUISTICS	3 + 0	1	Turkish	2025-2026 Spring	Face to Face

Course Coordinator	E-Mail	Phone Number	Course Location	Attendance
Assoc. Prof. Dr. EDA DURUK	easlan@pau.edu.tr		EGT A0331-10	%

Goals		The aim of the psycholinguistics course, which brings together the fields of language and cognitive psychology, is to investigate the cognitive aspects of language acquisition, second language learning, and linguistic skills like speaking and writing. Another aim of this interdisciplinary course is to gain knowledge about the subfields of psycholinguistics. In addition, the aim is to increase awareness into current research studies and the methodology used in the field.
Content		The content of the course comprises the biological underpinnings of language learning (the relationship between the brain and language), speech perception, mental lexicon, word and sentence processing and production, speech processing and production, working memory, and language disorders. In addition, the experimental and behavioral research methods commonly used in the field (e.g., self-paced reading, eye tracking, masked priming, electrophysiological monitoring) will be explored.

Topics

Weeks	Topics
1	The study of language
2	Describing language
3	The foundations of language
4	Language development
5	Bilingualism and second language acquisition
6	Recognizing visual words
7	Reading
8	Understanding speech
9	Understanding the structure of sentences
10	Word meaning
11	Comprehension
12	Language production
13	The structure of the language system
14	New directions

Materials

Materials are not specified.

Resources

Course Assessment

Assesment Methods	Percentage (%)	Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam	50	Final Exam
Midterm Exam	50	Midterm Exam

L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes

Prospective Student