Universität Wien

180146 SE Introduction to Cognitive Science II: Key Topics in Cognitive Science (2017S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

1.Termin (Vorbesprechung): Do 2. März 2017, 9:00 - 11:00
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock

Weitere Termine werden bei der Vorbesprechung bekannt gegeben!

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).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 17.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 24.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 31.03. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 28.04. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 05.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 12.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 19.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 02.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the seminar is to provide the students with important basics for scientific work in Cognitive Science, in particular the critical review of existing scientific literature. The seminar focuses on selected issues in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science, in particular computationalism, representation, intelligence, problem solving, logic and language.
As a result of the seminar students should be able to search for relevant literature on- and offline, review selected literature on important basic philosophical issues in Cognitive Science, critically review and compare the literature, put it in historical conext, summarize, present, and discuss it.

Learning Outcomes:
" Advanced knowledge and understanding of central questions, key concepts, and approaches in cognitive science in their historical context
" Knowledge and understanding of key notions of philosophy of science and their implications for cognitive science
" Ability to reflect upon, compare, and relate different disciplinary approaches in terms of their respective aims, key-concepts, and methods
" Ability to find, read, present, and discuss primary scientific literature
" Ability to sharpen/focus/channel analytical and critical thinking
" Ability to reflect upon personal competences and develop individual motivation and interests

Assessment and permitted materials

Preparation of literature
Seminar presentation
Contribution to discussions during the seminar
Paper on the literature and critical review within the deadline and formal constraints provided

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment uses a points based scheme:
- presence and participation during the seminar sessions 0-15 points
- literature search, thorough and critical reading of the texts, preparatory meeting and discussion, presentation (0-35 points)
- timely delivery of a final seminar paper (necessary condition) 0-50 points

Grading will be according the points achieved: 100-90: sehr gut (1), 89-80: gut (2), 79-70: befriedigend (3), 69-60: genügend (4), 59-0: nicht genügend (5).

Examination topics

Detailed reading for the seminar list to be announced.

Reading list

Introductory articles:
P. Thagard, Cognitive Science. In: The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Fall 2014 Edition, Edward N. Zalta (ed.)
https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2014/entries/cognitive-science/
R. Samuels, E. Margolis, S.P. Stich: Introduction: Philosophy and Cognitive Science. In: The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Cognitive Science, 2012.
http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195309799.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780195309799-e-1
D. Andler, Philosophy of Cognitive Science. In: A. Brenner, J. Gayon (eds.) French Studies in the Philosophy of Science. Springer 2009, pp. 255-300.
http://andler.dec.ens.fr/pdf/102.pdf

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