Course overview
This course builds on Foundations of Perception (PSYCHOL 2006) to explore advanced topics in the study of perception, applied cognition, concepts and categories, and language. The lectures will examine important issues related to language and cognition in both theoretical and applied contexts including the ways our brains process sensory information from our environment (and what happens when these processes are disrupted), how we mentally represent the world around us, and how technology can change our cognition for better and for worse outcomes. The course develops critical thinking skills by encouraging students to engage with and evaluate primary sources. Through tutorials and self-directed learning activities, students will learn research methods and skills in these subject areas. By delving into the complexities of perception and cognition, students will gain a deeper understanding of how we experience, navigate, and operate in, the world around us.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand how the brain processes sensory information to create a coherent representation of the environment to allow individuals to perform daily activities
- Understand the principal research questions and theories in the study of human cognition
- Apply experimental methods and techniques to address theoretical questions in perception and cognition
- Apply their knowledge and understanding to relevant real world problems
- Read and critically discuss journal articles relevant to the principal research questions
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51905
Section LE01
Size 150
Available 150
Class number 51906
Section LE02
Size 150
Available 150
Class number 51907
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 51908
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 51909
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 51910
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 51911
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
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