The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of Psycholinguistics in order to familiarize the students with the relationship of language and mind, a detailed analysis of how language is processed in the brain and mind is presented in the course. It will enable the students to understand how language is psychologically processed, comprehended, produced and learnt.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional:        20

Mid.                  30

Project:             05

Presentation:    10

Participation:     05

Final exam:     50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

75% class attendance is standards for the university.

CONTENTS

1. The Psychology of learning
2. Theories of language learning (Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Interactionism)
3. Role of Memory, short, working and long
4. Comprehension of Language
5. Production of Language
6. Inter language
7. Individual learner Factors

1. Age
2. Affective and personality factors
3. Cognitive styles
4. Motivation
5. Learning strategies

1. Acquisition of First Language

1. Process and stages
2. Phases and approaches

1. Acquisition of Second Language

1. Approaches
2. Historical perspectives and Periods