This course is intended to review and discuss state-of-the-art developments in the cognitive neuroscience of human memory. The selection of topics can change from year to year but will focus on the neuroscientific analysis of short- and long-term memory processes. Each course meeting aims to provide a deeper insight into the theoretical background of a current research interest—with an emphasis on controversies—and will be based on one or two publications, which either review a substantial body of recent research or make strong statements reflecting the different perspectives on the particular controversial issue.
On the basis of further reading assignments, each student will orally present a topic (using Powerpoint), and stimulate further discussion in the group. On the basis of the seminar meetings, each student will prepare an essay, which consists of a critical review of the literature relevant to the chosen topic, and recommendations for future research.
Coordinator
Dr. Mischa de Rover
Room 2-A41
Phone 071-5276754
E-mail: rovermde@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Aims
State of the art knowledge on cognitive neuroscience of memory and the role of memory in other cognitive processes
Literature
PDFs on Blackboard
Examination
Active participation and oral presentation (20%)
take-home exam (40%)
essay (40%)
From January 1, 2006 the Faculty of Social Sciences has instituted the Ephorus system to be used by instructors for the systematic detection of plagiarism in students’ written work. Please see the Additional Rules and Regulations, section 6.
Education method(s)
Seminar, 8 meetings
Enrolment
Introduction and enrollment for courses of the first semester will take place August 27th 2009. Introduction and enrollment for courses of the second semester will take place in January 2010. More information will be available at the website of the Department of Psychology.
NB: Exam and re-exam registration will take place via U-Twist, and will be open between a month and a week before the (re)exam. Students who don’t register, cannot participate in the (re)exam.
Blackboard
A complete overview of seminar meetings and topics will be presented at blackboard