512-414 Current Topics in Cognitive Psychology

In this subject key theoretical issues of contemporary interest in cognitive psychology are addressed, with relevant theoretical and empirical articles being discussed and evaluated. Topics will be selected from the following: sensation and perception; theories of brain function; the role of explicit and implicit processes in memory; skilled word recognition; reading and spelling acquisition; mathematical cognition.

On completion of this subject, the student should have acquired: an active curiosity about the workings of the human mind; and an ability to evaluate empirical evidence critically.

Written work of no more than 3000 words (100%).

Hurdle requirements: Attendance at 80% of classes, completion of a class presentation and completion of each piece of written assessment.