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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PSYC0021-1  Cognitive neuropsychology

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Linguistics, Research focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy , 2nd yearSecond semester3
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 2nd yearSecond semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Speech TherapyToute l'année3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Speech TherapySecond semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Psychological SciencesSecond semester3
Lecturer :  Thierry Meulemans
Substitute(s) :  Stéphane Adam
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Introduction: What is cognitive neuropsychology? - Premises and methods of cognitive neuropsychology - Visual agnosia - Neglect - Working memory - Long-term memory - Written language - Frontal lobes: cognitive and emotional disturbances - Neuropsychology and brain imagery
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Introduction to the methods and foundations of cognitive neuropsychology, relying notably on single case analyses in varied domains of pathology (memory, written language, object recognition, executive functions, etc.).
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
"Cognitive psychology" (PSYC0028-1)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Lecturing.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus + some book chapters whose references will be given to the students during the lessons.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination with both multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
Organizational remarks :  
Second semester of the second year of the bachelor's degree in Psychology and Education.
For more information, see the web site of the neuropsychology unit: http://www.neuropsycho.ulg.ac.be
Contacts :  
Thierry Meulemans - 04/366.23.74 - thierry.meulemans@ulg.ac.be


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