Psychology of Reading
PSYC 355
Spring 2007
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01
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The study of the psychology of reading encompasses many aspects of human cognition: From sensation and perception to comprehension and reasoning. This class will provide an overview of research in the psychology of reading. Topics such as word recognition, eye-movements during reading, comprehension, learning to read, methods of teaching reading, the brain and reading, reading in different languages, and reading impairments in children and adults will be covered. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Rayner & Pollatsek, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF READING, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Relevant Journal Articles TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two in-class exams, class presentation and discussion, final paper. |
| Instructor(s): Juhasz,Barbara Jean Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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