PSICOG01 - PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE AND COMUNICATION

courses

ID:

PSICOG01

Duration (hours):

60

CFU:

SSD:

PSICOLOGIA GENERALE

Located in:

CHIETI

Url:

Course Details:

PSYCHOLOGY/NEUROSCIENZE COGNITIVE Year: 1

Course Details:

PSYCHOLOGY/PSICOLOGIA SOCIALE, DEL LAVORO E DELLE ORGANIZZAZIONI Year: 1

Year:

2025

Course Catalogue:

https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (29/09/2025 - 20/12/2025)

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with a solid theoretical and applied foundation in the Psychology of Language and Communication.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and Understanding

Understand the principles underlying language processing systems, considering different levels (words, sentences, texts), modalities (spoken and written), and processes (production and comprehension).
Acquire familiarity with the main theoretical and explanatory models of linguistic phenomena, with particular attention to the cognitive mechanisms and neurobiological foundations involved.

2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Appropriately apply theoretical and methodological foundations of the of language sciences across various contexts, including cross-linguistic comparison, bilingualism, language acquisition, aging, and neurological impairments.

3. Making Judgements

Develop a critical approach to the analysis of scientific literature.
Independently explore topics of personal interest within recent research, identifying their limitations, potential applications, and implications.

4. Communication Skills

Effectively communicate acquired knowledge, both in interactions with the instructor and in discussions with peers, drawing on critical analysis of the literature.

5. Learning Skills
Develop reflective thinking on study topics and metacognitive awareness of one's own learning processes and strategies.

Course Prerequisites

While no strict prerequisites are required, students should possess basic knowledge and skills appropriate to the course level, including prior exposure to the main themes and approaches of the discipline.

Teaching Methods

Teaching is delivered in person and involves the integrated use of various teaching methods, selected in accordance with the expected learning outcomes. In particular, the educational activities are structured as follows:

Lectures in the classroom, aimed at conveying theoretical content, systematizing key concepts, and acquiring disciplinary language;
Practical examples of the main research paradigms, useful for understanding the practical implications of the theoretical constructs discussed and for developing interpretative and critical thinking skills;
Optional activities (e.g., workshops, project work, field experiences), if provided, will be announced at the beginning of the course or during the semester.

Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended, as active participation in the various educational activities significantly contributes to achieving the course's learning objectives.

Assessment Methods

The exam consists of an oral colloquium designed to assess the student’s knowledge acquisition, conceptual understanding, language proficiency, and ability to apply acquired knowledge, demonstrating analytical and critical thinking skills. The colloquium will last approximately 20 minutes.
Assessment is based on a 0–30 grading scale (with the possibility of honors). A score between 18 and 23 reflects a sufficient level of learning; between 24 and 28, a good level; and between 29 and 30, an excellent level. Honors (“cum laude”) may be awarded in cases of exceptional analytical and critical reasoning skills demonstrated during the exam.
For attending students, practical activities and/or early exam sessions (pre-exams) may be offered during the semester. Further information will be provided during the lectures and on e-learning page of the course (https://elearning.unich.it/).

Texts

Information about materials for the exam are provided on the e-learning page of the course: https://elearning.unich.it/

Theories and methods of Psychology of language and communication.

Course Language

Italian

More information

Student office hours are held weekly, in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams, by appointment. Students are invited to check the instructor’s institutional webpage (https://unich.unifind.cineca.it/) for updated office hours and contact details.
It is also recommended to consult:

The e-learning page of the course (https://elearning.unich.it/) provides detailed information on the course program, teaching materials, and practical exercises.
The tutoring service page (https://dipsi.unich.it/tutorato) provides information on peer tutoring meetings, aimed at supporting exam preparation and deepening key concepts.