The course provides students with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of some of the cognitive science basic theoretical issues or problems, and to begin to develop their own position or opinion on them. The course is organised through seminars. Prior to each seminar, the students study a number of scientific articles, with the support of a book on general theoretical issues and problems in cognitive science. During the seminars, a number of shared issues that are based on this literature are then discussed in groups. The course also includes writing a short essay in which the field of study is selected from a given list of topics, directly related to the literature, in consultation with teachers.
Theoretical Perspectives in Cognitive Science, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2024
Starts
15 January 2024
Ends
19 March 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
At least 120 ECTS within a study programme, including 45 ECTS in Computing Science, Informatics, or Cognitive Science. At least 15 ECTS in Cognitive Science. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-57331
Application
Application deadline was
16 October 2023.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
