LING6017 Language Development and Language Behaviour

Mr. Jonah Lack

MA Elective course. Sem 2
Thu 1:30 – 4:20 pm
Venue: RRST404 (except 28/11 ; RRST758 for 28/11)

Course Description

This course explores how language behavior illuminates our understanding of the mind and the brain, and how properties of the mind and brain influence human language. By examining how language is used, processed and represented in the mind, we will also compare and contrast the mechanisms underlying adult and child language processing.

Course Details

Syllabus:
N/A

Assessment:
100% Coursework

Tutorials:
N/A

Textbook:
Peng, Long. 2013. Analyzing Sound Patterns An Introduction to Phonology. Cambridge University Press.

References books:
1. “Language Development” by E. Hoff (Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/ Thomson Learning, 2001)

2. “Psychology of Language” by David W. Carroll (Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning) 4th edition (2004)

3. “Psychology of Reading” by Rayner and Pollatsek. (Prentice-Hall, 1989)

Event Timeslots (1)

THU
1:30 pm - 4:20 pm
RRST404 (except 28/11; RRST758 for 28/11)