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Academic Year 2000/2001

The Psychology of Reading
PSYC 322 FA
Clusters:
Language

This course provides a survey of current research and theory on reading acquisition and reading processes from the perspectives of developmental and experimental cognitive psychology. Among the topics to be covered are the linguistic and nonlinguistic bases of reading, word recognition, reading comprehension, and developmental and acquired dyslexia. Recent work on the biological bases of reading will also be discussed. To increase their understanding of the reading process, students will spend time tutoring individuals in learning to read.

MAJOR READINGS

Two textbooks and reserve readings.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly short writing assignments integrating fieldwork with readings, one or two in-class presentations, midterm exam, final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office. COURSE FORMAT: Fieldwork Lecture Seminar

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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