Modelling in cognitive science

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Steve Majerus

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This class provides an introduction into the critical analysis of theoretical models (diagrams, connexionist models) and intervention methods commonly used in psychological sciences and speech and language therapy. The students will learn several epistemological methods that will help them to distinguish science from pseudoscience. These methods will be applied to several cognitive domains, including language and memory. The students will also get familiarized with connexionist architectures (computational models).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Critical appraisal of various theoretical methodologies in psychological sciences as well as in speech and language therapy

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

nihil

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

- Critical analysis of epistemological writings - Critical analysis of scientific writings and models - English skills training (the working documents will be in English) - Synthesis of scientific texts - Oral presentation of scientific texts

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Virtual class via Lifesize, depending on sanitary conditions

Recommended or required readings

Articles and slides available from my.uliege.be

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Oral exams
 
 

Work placement(s)

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Organizational remarks

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Contacts

smajerus@uliege.be

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