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What is the point?
The study of language in psychology delves into the intricate processes that govern human communication and cognition. Students exploring this field investigate how language is acquired, processed, and utilized to convey thoughts and emotions. Cognitive aspects such as language development in children, the organization of linguistic structures, and the neuroscience of language are central to discussions. Psycholinguistics, a subfield, explores the mental processes involved in language comprehension and production. Additionally, the study of language includes examining the impact of culture, social context, and individual differences on communication. Theoretical perspectives, ranging from Chomsky's universal grammar to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, contribute to the understanding of language as a complex cognitive and social phenomenon. Through empirical research and theoretical analyses, students gain insights into how language shapes thought, influences behavior, and serves as a unique window into the workings of the human mind.
Learning
Essential Lessons
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
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terms
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terms
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terms
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Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
Introduction to Language |
A Special Pre-Primer |
Language shapes the way we think |
Additional Lessons
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
The Language and Life Project |
Sign Language and the Brain |
Learn American Sign Language
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How Language Shapes the Brain |
The surprising pattern behind color names around the world |