PSYO 3093

Language and Literacy

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This course examines the cognitive and linguistic processes underlying language acquisition and how they interact in influencing the development of language and literacy abilities.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Drew Weatherhead. Fall 2026 is taught by Deacon H., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

36%Quizzes (5)Lowest quiz grade dropped
15%Kid-friendly summaryThiessen & Saffran article
30%Final assignment (4)Work period 10%, video 5%, peer evaluations 5%, paper 10%
19%In-class activitiesOne absence freebie; final-project dates excluded
Bonus creditUp to 2% added to final grade

Course rules

Quizzes
Five open-book quizzes; one attempt each, no collaboration, and the lowest score is dropped.
Quiz timing
Quizzes remain available for five days, with up to 40 minutes once started.
Written work
Written and video assignments have a three-day penalty-free submission window.
Late work
Unexcused late assignments incur a 10% penalty per day.
Extensions
Submit the single Student Declaration of Absence before the deadline; additional extensions are not granted.
Activities
Attendance is mandatory; one absence is excused, except for designated very important final-project sessions.
Collaboration
Quizzes must be completed independently; assignment discussion is allowed, but submitted work must be individual unless group work is specified.

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