Psychology Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSI055

Course Name:

Psycholinguistic

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EMRE ÜNVER

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Psychological examination of language development and related concepts.

Course Content:

Introducing the relationship between mind and language and the biological foundations of language. Psycholinguistic study of language development processes in humans on the basis of different language structures, language modalities, language skills, and differences between language and other communication systems. Discussing what grammar is necessary for language use and what cognitive processes are involved in normal language use.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describes the basic concepts and subjects in the field of psycholinguistics.
2) Explains the biological, cognitive and social foundations of language production and understanding.
3) Describes the basic stages in the production and understanding of language.
4) Discusses the place of language errors, gestures and signs in psycholinguistic studies.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing the objectives and content of the course	-
2)	Biological basis of language	-
3)	Speech production	-
4)	Detection of speech	-
5)	Word processing	-
6)	Sentence processing	-
7)	Midterm Exam	-
8)	Representation of meaning	-
9)	Learning to read	-
10)	Bilingualism	-
11)	Aphasia	-
12)	Developmental dyslexia	-
13)	Later language learning	-
14)	The process of chatting	-
15)	Final exam	-
15)	Final exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Traxler, M. J. (2012). Introduction to psycholinguistics: Understanding language science. UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
References:	Traxler, M. J. (2012). Introduction to psycholinguistics: Understanding language science. UK: Wiley-Blackwell.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Midterms	1	35
Final	1	50
Total Workload		124