PSY40910

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theories of embodied cognition
- Discuss the neuro-cognitive processes underlying social cognition at various levels of complexity
- Demonstrate an understanding of how social cognition may link to embodiment
- Critically evaluate how behavioural and neurophysiological findings may relate to embodied theories of social cognition

Indicative Module Content:

- Brief overview of methods in cognitive neuroscience
- Embodied theories of cognition (automatic vs high-level embodiment)
- Behavioural and neurophysiological findings supporting embodied processing
- Resonance and mirroring in social interaction
- Cognitive neuroscience of high-level social cognition
- Levels of Perspective taking, Mentalizing, and Theory of Mind

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The Module consists of 10 lectures, delivered as 5 double-lectures during the first half of the module. Lectures will include in-class group discussions and activities. The block of lectures will be followed by a block of 5 two-hour seminars, where students give presentations on papers/topics related to the lectures. For a critical evaluation in essay-form, that is due at the end of the module, students can choose their own material and topic (within the remit of the module) to demonstrate the understanding they have gained.

Not applicable to this module.

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

-Individual feedback will be provided for each essay via Brightspace by the end of the grades approval process in January. -Presentations will be discussed in class in terms of content but also in terms of strengths and weaknesses of the presentation.