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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PSYC3453 Joint Hons/Intercalated Programme: Memory and Language

10 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Martin Farrell
Email: m.j.farrell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of Level 1 & 2 Medicine or Dentistry MChD or BChD
or
Successful completion of all pass for progression modules in Level 2 of BA Philosophy, Psychology & Scientific thought (and its International and Industrial variants)

This module is mutually exclusive with

PSYC2553Memory and Language

Module replaces

PSYC3409 (this module is half of the previous 20 credit module)

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The historical and epistemological background to memory research will be introduced, before moving on to explore how different types of information are held in memory, what processes operate during learning and remembering, and how failures of memory can often occur. Representations and processes underlying speech perception, reading, and speech production will be examined. In each case, classic and cutting edge theories and research methods will be critically considered, and links to neuropsychology highlighted. A key feature of the module will be an emphasis on how memory and language representations and processes may be interrelated.

Objectives

The module aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of research in the fields of memory and language, developing the students’ critical understanding of key theoretical and empirical work in these areas.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of classic and recent work in memory and language.
• Show critical understanding of work on structure, function, and developmental changes in each of these areas.
• Describe and evaluate key models and research methods in memory and language
• Understand how memory and language processes may interact.
• Be able to provide a brief written critique of relevant published work.

Skills outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the critical analysis of published research, and in literature searching.


Syllabus

Long term memory
Working memory
Learning
Forgetting
Autobiographical memory
Reading processes
Speech perception
Speech production
Language and emotions

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Revision Class11.001.00
Drop-in Session12.001.00
Lecture101.5015.00
Tutorial11.001.00
Private study hours82.00
Total Contact hours18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

4 hours preparation for each lecture: 40 hours
Researching and writing coursework essay: 20 hours
Preparation for end of semester exam, critique and tutorial: 22 hours
Successful exam performance and essay performance will require study of lecture notes, slides, and additional reading materials as determined by the module contributors. Demonstration of further independent readings in the coursework essay will be rewarded, provided it is appropriate.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

A mid-module MCQ test will provide feedback to the students on their knowledge and understanding of the topic areas.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay2000 words40.00
In-course MCQFormative0.00
Critique500 words20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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