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180156 SE Introduction to Cognitive Science I (2016W)

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

1.Termin (Vorbesprechung): Mo 3. Oktober 2016, 9:00 - 11:00

HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock

Moodle

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

  • Wednesday 23.11. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 30.11. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.12. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.12. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.01. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.01. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.01. 17:15 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Central research questions/phenomena (perception & action, emotions, memory, language, social cognition) in cognitive science are discussed in relation to the paradigms introduced in the lecture "Basic Concepts of Cognitive Science - Foundations in Cognitive Science" (classical AI & symbolism, connectionism, dynamical systems, embodied & situated cognition, enactivism). Attentance of the lecture "Basic Concepts of Cognitive Science - Foundations in Cognitive Science" is therefore required.

Based on the primary and secondary literature provided and following the guiding questions interdisciplinary groups of students prepare a joint presentation on one of the phenomena mentioned above. The presentation is followed by discussion.

Learning Outcomes:
" Knowledge and understanding of central questions, key concepts, and approaches in cognitive science
" Gain insight into the field and scientific culture of cognitive science
" Knowledge and understanding of core terminology of cognitive science
" Awareness of the differences in scientific cultures and terminologies
" Basic knowledge and understanding of the history of cognitive science as a field
" Gain familiarity with different disciplines and their methodologies relevant to cognitive science and discern differences and commonalities between them

Assessment and permitted materials

seminar attendance & participation in discussions, preparation of seminar presentation in the interdisciplinary group, seminar presentation, reading & summarising compulsory literature (1 article/paper per session)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For successful completion of the seminar the following assessment criteria have to be fulfilled:
- presence during the seminar sessions (at least 6 of the 7 sessions)
- participation in the discussions
- thorough and critical reading of the texts which are compulsory to read for everybody
- group work: reading all papers for your seminar session, excerpts, preparation of the seminar session
- presentation in class

Seminar attendance, compulsory reading & summarising and active participation in discussions make 40% of the the grade, preparing the group presentation and giving the presentation in the seminar session make 60% (30% individual performance, 30% group performance).

Examination topics

Reading list

Nov 30, 2016: How are perception, cognition, and action related?
- *Engel A. (2011). Why cognitive neuroscience should adopt a "pragmatic stance" in Newen, A., Bartels, A. & Jung E. (2011) Knowledge and Representation. Mentis, Paderborn, Germany.
- Bermúdez, J.L. (2010/2014). Cognitive Science: An Introduction to the science of the Mind. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, Chapter 10.1 and 13.

Dec 7, 2017: Reason without emotion?
- *Adolphs, 2014. A framework for studying emotions across species. Cell 157, March 27.
- Kolak, D. (2006). Cognitive Science: An Introduction. New York:Routledge. 177-185 + 136-146.

Dec 14, 2016: What is memory for?
- *Glenberg, A. M. (1997). What Memory is for. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 20, 1–55.
- Kolak, D. (2006). Cognitive Science: An Introduction. New York:Routledge. 126-136.

Jan 11, 2017: In which way is language a special cognitive ability?
- *Clark, A. (2004). Is language special? Some remarks on control, coding, and co-ordination. Distributed cognition and integrational linguistics, 26(6), 717–726.
- Kolak, D. (2006). Cognitive Science: An Introduction. New York:Routledge. Chapter 6.

Jan 18, 2017: Why does interaction with others work?
- *Reddy, Vasudevi, 2010. How Infants Know Minds. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, Chapter 1-3.
- Tomasello, M., Carpenter, M., Call, J., Behne, T., & Moll, H. (2005). Understanding and sharing intentions: The origins of cultural cognition. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 28, 675 -691.

* reading for all

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