PS361-15 Words and Reading
Introductory description
Words and Reading is about the progress that has been made towards an integrated theoretical understanding of the cognitive processes of successful (and unsuccessful) visual word recognition
Module aims
To provide students with a critical understanding of evidence and theory in the field of visual word recognition.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The nature of data regarding and study designs in visual word recognition (VWR), to include
impaired, unimpaired and developing readers; analysis of such designs and data.
Theoretical approaches to VWR, including their computational and mathematical instantiation.
The nature of orthographic processing, and the roles of phonology and semantics in VWR;
evidence relating to individual differences.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- critically evaluate evidence in visual word recognition
- describe and evaluate models of visual word recognition
- elucidate the purpose, strengths and weaknesses of different paradigms of visual word recognition research
- formulate and evaluate experimental designs involving verbal stimuli for visual word recognition research
- formulate, evaluate and implement data analysis strategies for data from visual word recognition research
- formulate, evaluate and implement computational modelling strategies to understand behaviour in visual word recognition paradigms
Indicative reading list
Adelman, J. S. (Ed.) (2012). Visual word recognition, volume 1: Models and methods, orthography
and phonology. Hove, England: Psychology Press.
Adelman, J. S. (Ed.) (2012). Visual word recognition, volume 2: Meaning and context, individuals
and development. Hove, England: Psychology Press.
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
evaluation of models of word recognition
implement data analysis strategies
formulate and evaluate experimental designs
Transferable skills
critical evaluation of evidence
effective communication skills to develop a cogent argument
computer literacy
effective personal planning skills
familiarity with collecting and organising stored information found in library book and journal collections
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 18 sessions of 1 hour (12%) |
| Practical classes | 8 sessions of 2 hours (11%) |
| Private study | 116 hours (77%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Individual study (including revision) and assessed coursework sum to 116 notional hours.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group D4
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data report | 33% | Yes (extension) | |
| Modelling report | 34% | Yes (extension) | |
| Exam | 33% | No | |
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Feedback on assessment
Annotations on coursework scripts
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 3 of UPSA-C800 Undergraduate Psychology
- Year 4 of UPSA-C801 Undergraduate Psychology (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of UPSA-C804 Undergraduate Psychology with Education Studies
This module is Core option list B for:
- Year 3 of UPSA-C802 Undergraduate Psychology with Linguistics
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 3 of UPSA-C804 Undergraduate Psychology with Education Studies
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 3 of UPHA-VL78 BA in Philosophy with Psychology
- Year 4 of UPHA-VL79 BA in Philosophy with Psychology (with Intercalated year)
- Year 1 of TPSS-C8P9 Postgraduate Taught Psychological Research