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69410-01 - Lecture: Mental Lexicon (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Alice Julie Blumenthal-Dramé (alicejulie.blumenthal-drame@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This lecture aims to provide students with an overview of the state of the art concerning the mental lexicon. It focuses on the following questions: • What are the contents of the mental lexicon, and how is it structured? • What is the dividing line between the mental lexicon and mental syntax? • How are the contents of the mental lexicon acquired? • Do we have different mental lexicons for different modalities (speech, writing…) and languages? • What is the relationship between the mental lexicon and other domains of cognition (perception, motor action, abstract reasoning)? These and related questions will be explored from different theoretical perspectives, drawing on recent empirical evidence from psycho- and neurolinguistics. |
| Learning objectives | In this lecture, students will gain an overview of current debates around the mental lexicon. They will also be introduced to empirical research methods used in neuro- and psycholinguistics. They will further learn how these methods can be used to adjudicate between competing models of the mental lexicon. |
| Bibliography | Lecture slides and a selection of texts will be made available online on ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | none |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 18.09.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 25.09.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 02.10.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 09.10.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 16.10.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 23.10.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 30.10.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 06.11.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Friday 13.11.2026 | 10.15-13.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Modules |
Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Module: Advanced English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Nordic Philology) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics BA (Bachelor's Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Slavic Studies) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: English) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's degree subject: Latin Philology) Module: Interphilology: Linguistics MA (Master's Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Module: Language as Process (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Module: Research and Extension (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | in situ written exam (Klausur) in the last session of the term |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, repetition counts |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |