NESC 3190

Psycholinguistics

Lec 01 selected

Explores the cognitive and neural bases of human language processing. Topics include: human language and other communication systems; phonology; morphology; semantics; syntax; discourse; first and second language acquisition; relationship of language to general cognitive functions such as music and mathematics; signed languages such as American Sign Language, and non-linguistic gesture.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Erin Sparks. Open the PDF

Grading

32%Best exam score
30%Second-best exam score
26%Worst exam score
12%Memory Speaks analysis paperOptional
1%Bonus creditUp to 1%; SONA and/or workshop participation

Textbooks

  • Language in Mind: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics (2nd edition), Julie Sedivy
  • Memory Speaks: On Losing and Reclaiming Language and Self, Julie Sedivy (optional, free)

Course rules

Attendance
Attendance is optional; students are expected to keep up through readings, recordings, and course materials.
Missed exams
Submit an SDA through Brightspace within one calendar day for an in-person make-up exam.
SDA limit
Students may use up to two Student Declaration of Absence forms for missed exams and/or late assignments.
Late work
Unexcused late assignments lose 5% per day; an SDA provides a 72-hour extension.
Missed exam deadline
Contact the instructor about a missed exam within one week or receive a zero.
AI use
AI is not allowed for graded assessments; brainstorming use must be acknowledged with a paragraph describing use and prompts.
Originality checking
Assignments are reviewed with Turnitin; students may arrange an alternative authenticity check by the add/drop date.

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