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160131 VO Introduction to Cognitive Psychology for Linguists (2016W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 07.10. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 21.10. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 18.11. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 02.12. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 16.12. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 13.01. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 20.01. 13:30 - 16:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 27.01. 13:30 - 15:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is aimed at giving a comprehensive introduction to cognitive psychology (and, more broadly, to cognitivism), with special emphasis on general issues relevant to linguistics.
Some historical roots, key concepts, methodologies, fundamental approaches and hot issues which characterise this science of (human) mind will be explored. The topics therefore will include, among others, the followings: kinds of explanation in cognitive psychology/science; the concept of internal (mental) representations; kinds of representations and forms of knowledge; levels of description/explanation; the relationship between neuroscience, computer modelling, psychology and linguistics; core views on mental architecture; debates on the origins of knowledge; analogies and dis-analogies between language and other domains of knowledge; the problem of human consciousness in cognitive psychology/science.
Discussing these issues we shall use human linguistic capacities and their various explanations as recurring examples.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam. (Short essays, in 60 minutes.) Required readings & lectures covered.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Lectures with Powerpoint presentations and with wide space for discussion.

Reading list

To be annonced soon

Association in the course directory

MA1-M2

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