PSY 303 Introduction to Psycholinguistics

This course introduces students to psycholinguistics: the study of how humans acquire, comprehend, produce, and use language. Topics will include the question of whether language is innate or learned, the mental processes involved in the acquisition, comprehension, and production of language, the relationship between language and thought, and the influence of language on cognitive development. (Developmental/Cognitive Psychology) Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): none. 5 quarter hours