Duration
30h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in psychology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
In this course, we will address a particular theme in cognitive psychology and neuroscience and develop a deep theoretical understanding of the subject, via the complementary contributions of different neuroscientific tools.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Focus in depth on the theory around a specific theme;
- Search and read the scientific literature critically and identify unresolved questions;
- Apply knowledge in methodology to imagine an experimental design that will address novel theoretical questions;
- Outline hypotheses and predictions relative to the experiment they have imagined.
- Deliver constructive feedback to peers and display benevolent curiosity.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Psychology of cognition and language (PSYC5868-1 and PSYC5870)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The teaching will be based on readings, group presentations and discussions, and report/summaries writing.
The exact organization of the course will be determined according to the number of students enrolled.
Recommended or required readings
Reference book + scientific papers in English.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Out-of-session test(s)
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Evaluation will be based on oral presentations and written assignments.
Attendance is mandatory. Each unexcused absence will thus be penalized by the loss of 5% of the maximum possible grade (i.e., one point out of 20 per missed session). In case of unavoidable absence (e.g.: illness), please contact the teacher as soon as possible.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Detailed schedulded will be determined based on the number of students.
Contacts
Christel Devue
cdevue@uliege.be