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Cognitive Psychology II

Cognitive Psychology II. Spring 2012 semester February 23 – June 15. Course content. Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes). Course content. Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) Real world applications (8 classes). Course content. Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes)

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Cognitive Psychology II

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  1. Cognitive Psychology II Spring 2012 semester February 23 – June 15

  2. Course content • Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes)

  3. Course content • Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) • Real world applications (8 classes)

  4. Course content • Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) • Real world applications (8 classes) • English lessons (8 classes)

  5. Course content • Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) • Real world applications (8 classes) • English lessons (8 classes) • Project discussions (8 classes)

  6. Review Cognitive Psychology I • Mostly revisiting topics from Cognitive Psychology I in Fall 2011 semester • Might be a bit new stuff

  7. Review Cognitive Psychology I • Mostly revisiting topics from Cognitive Psychology I in Fall 2011 semester • Might be a bit new stuff • Active discussions to refresh knowledge

  8. Real world applications • Cognitive psychology is applied in many domains (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, aviation)

  9. Real world applications • Cognitive psychology is applied in many domains (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, aviation) • I will present examples of applications but you should also search and explore applications on your own especially relevant for the project you’ll do!

  10. Real world applications • Cognitive psychology is applied in many domains (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, aviation) • I will present examples of applications but you should also search and explore applications on your own Maybe we’ll organize a seminar with people who’ve done applied cognitive psychology research

  11. English lessons

  12. English lessons WHY???

  13. English lessons • Why English?  • Whole world outside this island

  14. English lessons • Why English?  • Whole world outside this island • International field, most people publish in English

  15. English lessons • Why English?  • Whole world outside this island • International field, most people publish in English • Improves your CV when looking for a job

  16. English lessons • Why English?  • Whole world outside this island • International field, most people publish in English • Improves your CV when looking for a job • More confidence, more fun when abroad

  17. English lessons • We will initially focus on non-content related English: • Presentations, reading, discussions • Short 1-page papers • Watching a few movies/documentaries

  18. English lessons • We will initially focus on non-content related English: • Presentations, reading, discussions • Short 1-page papers • Watching a few movies/documentaries • Transition into content related English: • Same activities plus scientific writing • E.g., Google Scholar, APA style

  19. Projects • Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3)

  20. Projects • Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) • Project about self-chosen real world application

  21. Projects • Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) • Project about self-chosen real world application • 10 pages in English and APA style

  22. Projects • Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) • Project about self-chosen real world application • 10 pages in English and APA style • Deadline to submit project papers: June 15

  23. Projects • Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) • Project about self-chosen real world application • 10 pages in English and APA style • Deadline to submit project papers: June 15 • Final presentation of projects: June 19 + 21

  24. Literature • Predominantly English

  25. Literature • Predominantly English • I don’t know any Portuguese cognitive psychologists! 

  26. Literature • Predominantly English • I don’t know any Portuguese cognitive psychologists!  • You can search for a few Portuguese relevant journal articles…

  27. Literature • Predominantly English • I don’t know any Portuguese cognitive psychologists!  • You can search for a few Portuguese relevant journal articles… • BUT you’ll have to send me an abstract in English

  28. Attendance requirements • You need to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes • So, out of the 27 classes you need to attend at least 20 • If you attend less than 20 classes you will have to do an extra assignment!

  29. Final grade • Based on • Attendance • Class participation • Homework • Project paper • Final presentation

  30. Sidoc/Contact hours • Most info is available in Sidoc • You can contact me at rsalden@m-iti.org • Contact hours outside classroom: • Fridays 10-12h • My office is Gab. 2.73

  31. Class hours… • We’ll try to change the classes to start at 9:00h • But until we confirm this, classes will be at 8:00h!

  32. Homework next Tuesday (February 28) • Everyone needs to present something for 2 minutes

  33. Homework next Tuesday (February 28) • Everyone needs to present something for 2 minutes • Topic is your choice (e.g., hobby, carnaval, vacation, boyfriend, etc.)

  34. So everyone ready?

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