398. Experimental Course
Laboratory in Qualitative Methods
An introduction to and exploration of qualitative research methods in psychology and the emerging frameworks in which they are today situated. Methods including phenomenology, grounded theory, conversation and discourse analysis, protocol analysis, memory work and narrative psychology.
(David Wulff)
Cognitive Neuroscience
This is an introduction to the exciting field of Cognitive Neuroscience which serves to unify several sub-disciplines such as cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and neuroscience. The main goal of the course is to seek an understanding of the biological mechanisms which underlie key components of the human mind such as perception, attention, learning, memory, imagination, language and decision making. Class time will focus on discussing current research, assessing competing theories and considering how findings may affect and relate to everyday life.