PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

EB0013

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Type of Course:

Related/Supplementary

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in ECONOMICS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Disciplinary Sector:

General Psychology

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

CECCATO Irene

Cycle:

First four months

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

102

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide students the theoretical
fundamentals of the psychology of language and communication together
with providing functional tools for the analysis of both verbal and
nonverbal communication. The course also aims to enhance students
critical thinking about how emerging technologies changed
communication and how these technologies shape social, political, and,
economical contexts.

Contents

The course will explore the main theories and models regarding the
psychology of language and communication

Extended Syllabus

The topics explored will be:
- human communication models;
- origin and evolution of language;
- the components of language;
- the link between language and thinking;
- the comprehension and production processes;
- methods and models for language analysis;
- the communication styles;
- applications of the communication sciences: social media,
organizational context.

Recommended Bibliography

Materials provided by the teacher.
Further suggested books:
- Beattie, G., Ellis, A., The Psychology of Language and Communication.
Routledge.
- Cacciari, C., Psicologia del linguaggio. Il Mulino.
- Fitch, K., & Sanders, R., Handbook of Language and Social Interaction
(Routledge Communication Series). Psychology Press.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course is articulated in 48 hours, comprising:
- lectures with power point presentation,
- practical exercises (e.g., scientific articles' reading and discussion),
- continuous tutoring activity.
Attendance is optional.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Written exam:
- 15 questions with multiple-choice answers (scoring: 1.5 point each
question, max score: 22.5 points)
- 1 open ended question (scoring: max 8 points).
Grades on a 30/30 scale.
The final exam will be the same for
attending and not attending students.

Contacts/More Information

For explanations and clarifications, the teacher is available following
email
scheduling: irene.ceccato@unich.it

Other courses

Course year: 1

BEHAVIORAL FINANCE
9 Credits - Characterising
BUSINESS AND BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS
9 Credits - Characterising
EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS
9 Credits - Characterising
INNOVATION,ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND POLICY MAKING
9 Credits - Characterising
LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY DECISION MAKING
6 Credits - Characterising
MARKETING AND MARKET RESEARCH
9 Credits - Characterising
CHOICE ARCHITECTURE, PERSUASION AND NUDGING
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCES, DECISION MAKING AND NEUROMARKETING
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
GROUP PROCESSES & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
ELECTIVE COURSES I
6 Credits - Elective Course

Course year: 2

BAHAVIORALLY INFORMED SPATIAL ECONOMIC POLICY
6 Credits - Characterising
DECISIONS AND UNCERTAINTY
6 Credits - Characterising
INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS
6 Credits - Characterising
STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS
6 Credits - Characterising
BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL CHANGE
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
METHODS OF BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
SOCIAL ETHICS
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
ELECTIVE COURSES II
6 Credits - Elective Course
FINAL THESIS
18 Credits - Language/Final Examination
BUSINESS ENGLISCH
6 Credits
ITALIAN LANGUAGE
6 Credits
TRAINING AND ORIENTATION INTERNSHIPS
6 Credits

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