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Master Program Linguistics

Psycholinguistics

Description

The MA program Linguistics with a specialization in Psycholinguistics focuses on the psychological foundations of human language. The goal is to find answers to the following questions:

  • What enables infants to learn any of the approximately 7000 human languages in their first years of life?
  • How is language processed in the brain?
  • What role do grammatical structures play in learning and processing?
  • What is the role of linguistic and cultural diversity for learning and processing?

As a preparation for independent research, students will receive a solid introduction to psycholinguistic theories and methods. They will learn how to conduct research independently in close collaboration with their supervisors. The program offers the possibility for students to actively participate in ongoing research projects on first language development and language processing, both in at the University of Zurich and in various field locations around the globe. 

Language of instruction

German or English. As soon as there is a student who does not speak German, the course will be held in English.

Regulations

In the focus area Psycholinguistics you have to choose modules according to the following rules:

Core-elective modules

  • Mechanismen der kindlichen Sprachentwicklung (06SM272-507)
  • Variation in der kindlichen Sprachentwicklung (06SM272-509)
  • Psycholinguistische Praxis (06SM272-522)
  • Schriftliche Arbeit zur Psycholinguistik (06SM272-523)
  • Sprache und Kognition (06SM272-524)
  • Sprachverarbeitung (06SM272-525)
  • Projektarbeit Psycholinguistik (06SM272-526)

Helpful documents

Presentation of the focus area Psycholinguistics by Sabine Stoll (PDF, 42 MB)

Annex to the Study Regulations (EN) / Anhang zur Studienordnung (DE)

Sample Curriculum (EN) / Mustercurriculum (DE)
You will find the Sample Curriculum of Psycholinguistics on page 9.

Organizational unit

The modules for this focus area are offered by the Department of Comparative Language Science.