Diploma in Psychology of Language

1. Introduction.

• Psycholinguistic processes.
• Central questions in psycholinguistics.

2. Perception of Language

• Speech articulation.
• Acoustic bases.
• Language perception.

3. Word processing 

• Structure of the lexicon of words.
• Mental lexicon.
• Experimental methods and empirical findings.
• Theoretical methods of lexical access.

4. Sentence processing

• How is grammar combined?

5. Discourse comprehension

• The representations of discourse.
• The shape of ideas in discourse: propositions.
• Propositions as unit of psychological processing and the effect of levels.
• Macrostructure and themes.
• Comprehension and knowledge: schemes.
• Mental models and scenarios in speech comprehension.
• Discursive and textual interferences.
• The given-new contract and discourse comprehension.

*The sequence and contents may vary slightly, but all material will cover the same course topics

Sonia García Serrano

I am a Psychologist with a degree and two master’s programmes, specialising in Substance Abuse and General Health. I work at the Previ Clinical Psychology Center and the Novaedat Residential Center, where I apply therapies tailored to diverse needs. My practice is grounded in continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with research. I also employ therapeutic techniques to provide the best care to my patients. With my training and experience, I significantly contribute to enhancing people’s quality of life through specialised psychological interventions.

SAERA uses a self-paced learning method, i.e., it is not necessary to be online on a determined schedule. This model is extremely flexible, allowing you to study around existing work and family commitments. All of the course materials are available as soon as the course starts, and the student goes through them at their own speed.

Our distance learning model combines teaching through virtual classroom, tutorial support and online self-study.

The students of the Master are connected and in constant communication through discussion forums led by course tutors and the internal messaging of the virtual campus. This will help them solve doubts by exchanging knowledge and acquiring greater skills when it comes to passing each module.

The assessment will be conducted entirely online, and includes several modes of assessment including the following:

• Assignments: Each assignment is different and can include essay assignments, case-based assignments, short questions, etc. Full details are offered within the module itself.
• Multiple choice questions tests
• Short answer questions test

Each assignment that is required for a course is clearly shown on the Virtual Classroom. You must submit your assignment before the end of the month in order for it to be accepted as “on time.”

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The students have the option to include in their certificate the recognition of the Hague Apostille. The price of this service is 90€ (shipping costs not included).

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