PSYC-26203 credit hours

Psycholinguistics

Psychology · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year

PSYC-2620 prerequisites

1 course appears in this chain, up to 1 level deep. 1 is needed whichever route you take: PSYC-1000

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PSYC-1000Introductory Psychology

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Where PSYC-2620 counts

Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

  • LING 3-YEAR BA
  • NSCI 3-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
  • NSCI 4-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
  • NSCI HONOURS BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE

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Description

This course provides an examination of the various models and approaches to language behaviour, with particular emphasis on contemporary psycholinguistic theory and research. Topics include language acquisition, the physiological and cognitive processes mediating language behaviour, semantic considerations, symbolic behaviour, animal communication, and the cultural context of language. This course may be of particular interest to students anticipating graduate study in communication disorders and psycholinguistics.

Requisite courses

PSYC-1000 [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.