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PS4532: MEMORY AND LANGUAGE PROCESSES (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The memory component of this course aims to introduce students to the main theoretical components of memory (working and autobiographical memory).  Psychological theories of forgetting and eyewitness memory will also be discussed.

The second component of the course, language, will introduce students to the key issues in psycholinguistics.  This will include assessment of sentence processing, analysis of the processes underlying language production and factors that influence communication in different settings.

This course is intended for students completing joint honours degrees in Behavioural Studies or Psychology. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Sandie Cleland

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either PS2015 Advanced Psychology a - Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS2017 Advanced Psychology a - Concepts and Theory (Passed)
  • Either PS2515 Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS2517 Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory (Passed)
  • Psychology (PS) (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • PS3519 Memory and Language (Studied)
  • PS4030 Senior Honours Psychology A (Studied)
  • PS4036 Senior Honours Level 4 Psychology A (Studied)
  • PS4536 Senior Honours Level 4 Psychology B (Studied)
  • (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The memory component of the course examines the cognitive study of human learning and memory; the modal and working memory models; the application of memory models to everyday cognition. The language component of the course examines cognitive mechanisms underlying sentence processing and production, and higher level processes of language comprehension.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: One 90 minute written examination (75%), in-course written assignment of no more than 2,00 words (20%), activities during tutorials (5%). Resit: One 90 minute written examination (75%), in-course critical review assessment of no more than 2000 words (20%), activities during tutorials (5%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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