42412 - Psychology of the Memory (1)

Learning outcomes

Basic and specific knowledge on memory within the larger area of the cognitive psychology, with a special regard to the experimental, methodological and applied aspects concerning this research domain.
This competence is also considered as a necessary premise of following two-year periods such as Philosophy courses or other specialistic degrees. Learning outcomes imply transfers of adequate methodologies to applied fields, such as cognitive sciences; education; media concerned with scientific and social communication; cultural promotion and organisation; advertising; welfare work and public relations.



 
   
 

Course contents

In the perspective of the cognitivism and post-cognitivism approaches, the different methodologies and research on Psychology of Memory are explored. The main topics of this course deal with the ecological studies on everyday memory, such as autobiographical memory and witness.
Psicologia della memoria: Starting date October 6th, 2008.
Psicologia della memoria (Part Two): Starting date November 24, 2008.
 

Teaching methods

Lecture. Discussion and common work with students is also foreseen.

Assessment methods

An oral exam is usually foreseen. However, written texts can also be submitted (English/French/Italian). Contact the teacher in advance about their specific topics, structure, length and language. Students are supposed to submit their text to the teacher about 10 days before the exam, where texts will be discussed, evaluated, and their mark officially registered.

For more information, see also http://137.204.226.250/docenti/schedaprof.php?id_prof=45  (Informazioni di vario tipo e Appelli liste e risultati esami)

 

Teaching tools

PowerPoint slides.

Links to further information

http://www.psibo.unibo.it/areait/asp/professo.asp?ID=45

Office hours

See the website of Stefania Stame