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Perception and Language

PSYCH 3302: Perception and Language

Foundational issues in perceptual and cognitive psychology will be covered in the context of human language, examining communication via the eyes, ears, and hands.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • What are language & perception?
  • How speech is produced
  • How the ear works
  • Problems in listening
  • Auditory attention
  • Perceiving speech
  • Problems in recognizing spoken words
  • Development of listening
  • Hearing & Language disorders
  • Bilingualism
  • How the eye works
  • Reading - eye movement & perceptual problems & development
  • Disorders in vision & reading
  • Genetics of language

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
  • Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

 

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