Universität Wien

180659 SE MEi: CogSci Topic Seminar (2010S)

The lighter side of learning and development

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

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 01.03. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The central topic of the seminar is the relation of play, games and humour to processes of learning and development, including psychological, (neuro-)biolological, philosophical and socio-cultural approaches to these phenomena. The focus lies on integrating aspects from the various disciplines by working on a concrete research question in an interdisciplinary manner.
The following topics are to be discussed:
1.) Role of positive emotions for learning & development (humour, laughter, etc.)
2.) Role of play for learning & development (play/non-play; cultural/social dimension)
3.) Consequences for/of learning environments we create (educational issues; computer games/serious games)

Assessment and permitted materials

seminar paper, presentation, teamwork, participation in discussions, portfolio-work.
presence in seminar sessions is required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Advanced knowledge and understanding of a phenomenon from a cognitive science perspective
- Ability to apply core terminology of cognitive science
- Ability to reflect upon, compare, and relate different disciplinary approaches in terms of their respective aims, key-concepts, and methods
- Ability to read, present, and discuss primary scientific literature
- Ability to organise work in physical and virtual environments
- Ability to sharpen/focus/channel analytical and critical thinking
- Ability to solve problems in an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to organise project work in an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to reflect upon personal competences and develop individual motivation and interests

Examination topics

- Reading of primary and secondary technical literature,
- presenting and discussing in Engish,
- providing feedback to peer students,
- writing an paper at the beginning of the seminar and providing a revised version at the end.

Reading list

see eLearning platform

Association in the course directory

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