Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Cognitive Psychology
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 33161
Module Lead	Dr Katrien Segaert
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	Taught at the Dubai campus
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Description	The module offers a comprehensive coverage of key areas of cognitive psychology, with a focus on perception, attention, memory and language. Students will learn the fundamental theories in cognitive psychology. In addition, the module follows a straight research-led teaching approach and will thus include knowledge about the latest advancements in the field.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Understand issues on perception, attention, memory and language, including the main theories in these areas. Demonstrate skills in experimental design and analysis for cognitive psychology. Understand the basic use of neuroscientific approaches in cognitive psychology. Be capable of interpreting empirical evidence in relation to psychological theories, and assess it critically.
Assessment	33161-01 : Coursework Essay : Coursework (50%) 33161-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1. Research Report, 1500 words (50% of 20 credit module) 2. MCQ Exam, 1h (50% of 20 credit module) Reassessment: 1. MCQ Exam, 1h (100% of 20 credit module)
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