160151 PS Introductory Seminar on Cognitive Psychology for Linguists (2025S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 06.02.2025 08:00 to We 26.02.2025 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 31.03.2025 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 24.03. 09:30 - 12:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 31.03. 09:30 - 12:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 07.04. 09:30 - 12:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- N Monday 28.04. 09:30 - 12:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 05.05. 09:30 - 12:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Monday 12.05. 09:30 - 12:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The general aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary conceptual background knowledge about cognitive psychology. The core reading (David Groome: An introduction to cognitive psychology: processes and disorders) will guide us through a variety of timely and relevant topics related to some of the main questions in this discipline.Each class will begin with a brief lecture by the instructor on the main topic of the class. After the introduction, two students will present (1-1) empirical papers in 15 minutes. The class will then continue with a short, small-group discussion phase and will be finished by a general discussion of the two papers.The course will require intensive preparation (reading and submitting questions in relation to the topics discussed) and active participation from the students each week. The lack of participation in the discussions will lead to lower grades (see assessment section).
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation in class discussion, questions about the paper (30/100)
Presentation and leading the discussion after the presentation (35/100)
End-of-term essay (35/100)
Presentation and leading the discussion after the presentation (35/100)
End-of-term essay (35/100)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students are required to read each empirical paper, prepare 2 questions/paper and submit the questions the day before the class, until 23:59 (Sundays). The questions will be discussed in during the class and count towards the final grade.Each student should prepare a ppt presentation of one (or more) empirical paper(s) to (1) summarize it and (2) lead the discussion after the presentation. Papers will be chosen by the students during the first class from a list of readings that I will provide. Presentations must last fifteen minutes. Presentations that are significantly shorter or longer (e.g., 10 or 20 minutes) will receive lower grades. Each presentation must be sent to me by email by the end of the Saturday before your presentation. (For instance, if you have a presentation on the 31rd of March you have to send me your slides by the end of the 29th of March.) Presentations that are not sent in time will receive lower grades.Each student is required to write a seminar paper at the end of the term. Topic: any related topic of their own choice. Students can choose from among 3 formats: literature review, theoretical proposal, experimental plan.Deadline: 15th of September. Length of the paper: 2000-2500 words.Evaluation criteria: integration of core readings, precise and concise style, originality, quality of cited literature (review of topic-relevant literature and citations are mandatory).
Examination topics
No exam option
Reading list
David Groome: An introduction to cognitive psychology: processes and disorders
+ Announcements during first class
+ Announcements during first class
Association in the course directory
MA1-M2-2
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