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180160 SE New Trends in Cognitive Science (2016W)

The predictive coding approach to mind/cognition

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

The course introduces the students to the predictive coding approach to mind/cognition. The following questions will be addressed during the course: What is predictive coding? How is the predictive coding approach related to the classical paradigms in Cognitive Science (Cognitivism, Connectionism, Embodied/Enactive Mind, etc)? How can the predictive mind approach be used for explaining different cognitive aspects and functions like perception, consciousness, etc? What are limitations and future challenges of this new trend in cognitive science? etc.
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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 07.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 14.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 21.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 28.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 04.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 18.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 25.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 02.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 09.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 16.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 13.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 20.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 27.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course introduces the students to the predictive coding approach to mind/cognition. The following questions will be addressed during the course: What is predictive coding? How is the predictive coding approach related to the classical paradigms in Cognitive Science (Cognitivism, Connectionism, Embodied/Enactive Mind, etc)? How can the predictive mind approach be used for explaining different cognitive aspects and functions like perception, consciousness, etc? What are limitations and future challenges of this new trend in cognitive science? etc.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment criteria:
15% Active participation
15% Homework assignments
30% Presentation
40% Seminar paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A positive score (>50%) in each of the above criteria is required for passing the course.

Regular participation in at least 10 seminar sessions out of 12 sessions is obligatory

Examination topics

Reading list

Clark, A. (2016). Surfing uncertainty: Prediction, action, and the embodied mind. Oxford University Press.

Hohwy, J. (2013). The predictive mind. Oxford University Press.

Clark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(03), 181-204.

Further readings will be announced in the course and will be listed in Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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