SPR608 Eyetracking for language research
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishPrerequisites
Students must be admitted to a relevant PhD-programme
Course contents
The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to eye-tracking methodologies in language research. The course introduces students to the use of eye-tracking technology and experimental design for methodologies examining eye movements during the reading of text and during the spoken descriptions of visual scenes. The course will deal with all aspects of eye-tracking as an experimental methodology. Participants will be trained in the use of an Eyelink 1000, will build and run mini experiments, and perform data preprocessing and analysis.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students will have gained basic knowledge of eye-tracking research and techniques. They will have an understanding of how eye-movements can be measured and what they can tell us about aspects of language processing. They will be introduced to software used to build eye-tracking experiments and analyses eye-tracking data. Furthermore, the students will have acquired practical skills in using the Eyelink 1000, as the course is specifically targeted to hands-on experience in the use of this tool for research.
Examination requirements
The course will award 5 ECTS to participants who
- Read the required literature prior to the course,
- Complete the required preparation (approx. 4-6 hours)
- Participate in all lectures and practical sessions
- Complete the assessed course assignment.
Teaching methods
This course will consist of lectures, discussions and hands-on practical work with the eye-tracker and with data sets. Lectures will provide a theoretical introduction to eye-tracking methodology as well as to critical research in the fields of text reading and visual world studies of language production. Participants will work in small groups to learn to use the eye-tracker, build mini experiments, and analyze data sets.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
Students will be assessed by their work on the practical assignments set during the course.