The module gives students an overview of bi-lingual and multi-lingual phenomena and theories of bi-/multi-lingual acquisition. A second aim is to understand...

Bi/Multilingualism: Development and Cognition (PLIN0044)

The module gives students an overview of bi-lingual and multi-lingual phenomena and theories of bi-/multi-lingual acquisition. A second aim is to understand the cognitive structures and processes involved when multiple languages are available to an individual. The course will also introduce students to the methods of psycholinguistics research, such as priming methodologies, reading and visual-world eye-tracking, Event Related Potential, etc. as these are applied in Bi- or Multi-lingual research.

The main module aims are:

To provide students with an overview of bi-lingal and multi-lingual phenomena and theories of bi-/multi-lingual acquisition. To provide an overview of experimental psycholinguistics methodology and to show how these methods are applied in bi-/multi-lingualism research.

The main module objectives are:

Understanding the fundamentals of bi/multilingual language development. Ability to read and understand primary literature in bi/multilingualism research Ability to evaluate competing claims about the nature of bi/multilingual phenomena. Ability to read and understand primary literature in psycholinguistics as applied to bi/multilingualism. Ability to evaluate outcomes of experimental bi/multilingual research as they bear on aims and hypotheses of researchers.

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Description: Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Project

The aim of this module is to give students research experience in Paediatric Neuropsychology. They...

Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Project (CHLD0057)

Description: Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Project

The aim of this module is to give students research experience in Paediatric Neuropsychology. They will undertake an original research project, critically appraise the existing literature on a topic, and present their findings orally. The module therefore focuses on the writing and preparation of (i) an original research article and (ii) a systematic review of the literature. Both papers constitute the Master’s Research Portfolio. Building on taught courses and help sessions through the year, students will be involved in the design, analysis and interpretation of data. The research topic will be defined under the guidance of the student’s chosen dissertation supervisor, with the support of the Research tutor. The aim is to produce unique, individual pieces of work that would be suitable for publication in specialist scientific journals.

It is designed for and only available to students who wish to follow the Master’s degree in Paediatric Neuropsychology (Applied or Clinical routes).

 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes 

After successfully completing this module, you should acquire: 

Significant knowledge of research methods and study design 
	Skills in data collection and data analysis 
	Skills to effectively present research data of paediatric neuropsychology orally and in writing
 

Who is this module for? 

This is a compulsory module for MSc in Applied/Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology students. It is not accessible to other students.

 

Teaching and Learning Methods 

Teaching and learning will be through one-to-one discussions with allocated supervisor(s) and self-directed learning. 

 

Assessment

You will be assessed by a research portfolio and a research portfolio presentation.