Subject: COGS

Term: Fall 2013

COGS 101: Introduction to Cognitive Science (100/1168)

TR 01:15-02:30 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Parrill, F

This course introduces students to the field of cognitive science. Cognitive scientists are interested in the nature of the human mind--basically, we ask how humans think. This is a huge question, and has been addressed in one way or another by pretty much every academic field. Cognitive science tries to unite work from many different fields, including computer science, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, music, art, and literary theory. In this course, you'll get a basic introduction to some of the topics that are central to human cognition, such as intelligence, categorization, language, and creativity. We'll ask what can be gained by taking an integrated, cognitive scientific approach to these topics.

COGS 201: Human Cognition in Evolution and Development (100/1597)

TR 02:45-04:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Tobin, V

COGS 201 covers mind unfolding in time, including the fundamental methods, findings, and theories of human mental phylo- and onto-genesis. It provides the student with background knowledge about the unfolding of cognitive structures and functions over time, in both the deep temporal perspective of evolution (measured across many lifetimes) and the shorter one of development (measured within single lifetimes). The approach of the course is cross-disciplinary, including approaches that come from anthropology, archaeology, philosophy, computing science, comparative psychology, primatology, and comparative linguistics, among others.

COGS 206: Theory of Cognitive Linguistics I (100/12411)

M 05:30-08:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Turner, M

This is the first course in a two-course sequence presenting theory and practice of cognitive linguistics. Offered as COGS 206 and COGS 406.

COGS 322: Human Learning and the Brain (100/2053)

TR 02:45-04:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Kuemerle, B

This course focuses on the question, "How does the human brain learn?" Through assigned readings, extensive class discussions, and a major paper, each student will explore personal perspectives on learning. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: the brain's cycle of learning; neocortex structure and function; emotion and limbic brain; synapse dynamics and changes in learning; images in cognition; symbolic brain (language, mathematics, music); memory formation; and creative thought and brain mechanisms. The major paper will be added to each student's SAGES writing portfolio. In addition, near the end of the semester, each student will make an oral presentation on a chosen topic. Offered as BIOL 302 and COGS 322.

COGS 329: Performance and the Embodied Mind (1/2009)

TR 10:00-11:15 AM Aug 26-Dec 06

Popova, Y

In the past twenty years cognitive scientists working in neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and related fields have made great progress in understanding perception, empathy, the human mind's sense of space and movement, emotions, meaning-making, and many other cognitive areas that are crucial to producing, enacting, and responding to performances on stage. This course will look at ways of incorporating many of the insights of cognitive science into the existing work of theatre and performance scholarship. The course will thus link a more traditional approach to the body in theatre and dance studies, where it has commonly been considered one of the main means of communication, to a most up-to-date research on embodied cognition. Observation of live and pre-recorded dance and theatre performances will regularly be used to supplement the theoretical discussion. Recommended preparation: COGS 101, COGS 202.

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (100/1605)

Oakley, T

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (200/1715)

Turner, M

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (300/12175)

Parrill, F

Supervised original research on a topic in cognitive science, culminating in a public presentation. The research may be in the form of an independent research project, a literature review, or some other form approved by the department.

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (400/12176)

Tobin, V

Supervised original research on a topic in cognitive science, culminating in a public presentation. The research may be in the form of an independent research project, a literature review, or some other form approved by the department.

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (500/12177)

Popova, Y

Supervised original research on a topic in cognitive science, culminating in a public presentation. The research may be in the form of an independent research project, a literature review, or some other form approved by the department.

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (600/12178)

Jack, A

Supervised original research on a topic in cognitive science, culminating in a public presentation. The research may be in the form of an independent research project, a literature review, or some other form approved by the department.

COGS 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (200/1718)

Turner, M

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (300/1719)

Parrill, F

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (100/2581)

Oakley, T

This course is for students with special interests and commitments that are not fully addressed in regular courses, and who wish to work independently.

COGS 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (400/12168)

Tobin, V

This course is for students with special interests and commitments that are not fully addressed in regular courses, and who wish to work independently.

COGS 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (500/12169)

Popova, Y

This course is for students with special interests and commitments that are not fully addressed in regular courses, and who wish to work independently.

COGS 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (600/12170)

Jack, A

This course is for students with special interests and commitments that are not fully addressed in regular courses, and who wish to work independently.

COGS 402: Advanced Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (100/12172)

W 06:00-08:30 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Jack, A

This course takes an advanced look at how the methods of cognitive neuroscience can be used to inform theories of cognitive function, with implications for a range of disciplines. Students will be given an overview of methods, brain anatomy, and major findings in the field. In addition, they will read a number of primary source papers. The student may expect to come away from the course with a broad acquaintance with modern cognitive neuroscience, how its findings are relevant to a variety of fields, and how to critically assess primary source material. Cognitive neuroscience is a rapidly evolving field which synthesizes methodologies and conceptual frameworks from numerous different disciplines. No single individual can hope to master all the methods, background knowledge and conceptual systems which are of key importance to the discipline at any one point in time. Cognitive Neuroscience is therefore a group activity, in which progress is critically dependent on group interactions both at a local level (the `lab') and at more distributed levels (the wider scientific/academic community). The key objectives of this introductory course are therefore: 1. To give students a basic overview of current methods in cognitive neuroscience and the current state of knowledge in the field. 2. To enable students to go to, read, understand, research and evaluate the primary literature (i.e. journal articles). 3. To train students in the skills involved in group work, in particular through division of work and integration of acquired knowledge at a local level (i.e. lab-sized group), through effective and clear presentation of work, and through productive interactions with a large community. The first objective will be accomplished through lectures and assigned textbook readings. The second goal will be accomplished through assigned journal article readings. The third goal will be accomplished through a group structured format for accomplishing work, and through `journal club' style presentations to the class.

COGS 406: Theory of Cognitive Linguistics I (100/1818)

M 05:30-08:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Turner, M

This is the first course in a two-course sequence presenting theory and practice of cognitive linguistics. Offered as COGS 206 and COGS 406.

COGS 408: Workshop on Cognitive Linguistics I (100/1817)

T 02:30-05:00 PM Aug 26-Dec 06

Parrill, F

This is the first in a two-course sequence (408 & 409) designed to provide experience in research methods in cognitive linguistics at the MA level. A workshop in which students read examples of cognitive linguistics research, develop their own topics (theoretical or empirical), and work on them to produce a final paper.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (100/1819)

Oakley, T

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (200/1820)

Turner, M

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (300/1821)

Parrill, F

Meeting time and location to be scheduled as needed.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (500/2707)

Popova, Y

This course is a face-to-face seminar between students and instructor, aiming at letting and helping the students independently develop original research on well-defined topics in the field of cognitive linguistics. Themes can vary within the wide area of cognition and culture.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (400/2719)

Tobin, V

This course is a face-to-face seminar between students and instructor, aiming at letting and helping the students independently develop original research on well-defined topics in the field of cognitive linguistics. Themes can vary within the wide area of cognition and culture.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (600/3096)

Jack, A

This course is a face-to-face seminar between students and instructor, aiming at letting and helping the students independently develop original research on well-defined topics in the field of cognitive linguistics. Themes can vary within the wide area of cognition and culture.

COGS 651: Thesis M.A. (100/2056)

Oakley, T

Cognitive Linguistics MA students are free to choose any on-campus primary faculty member in COGS as the instructor of record.

COGS 651: Thesis M.A. (300/2057)

Turner, M

Cognitive Linguistics MA students are free to choose any on-campus primary faculty member in COGS as the instructor of record.

COGS 651: Thesis M.A. (400/2058)

Parrill, F

Cognitive Linguistics MA students are free to choose any on-campus primary faculty member in COGS as the instructor of record.

COGS 651: Thesis M.A. (500/2709)

Popova, Y

Conduct independent research and writing in Cognitive Linguistics under the guidance of a faculty adviser from Cognitive Science. The precise requirements of the course are to be determined by the faculty advisor.

COGS 651: Thesis M.A. (200/3055)

Tobin, V

Conduct independent research and writing in Cognitive Linguistics under the guidance of a faculty adviser from Cognitive Science. The precise requirements of the course are to be determined by the faculty advisor.

COGS 651: Thesis M.A. (600/3097)

Jack, A

Conduct independent research and writing in Cognitive Linguistics under the guidance of a faculty adviser from Cognitive Science. The precise requirements of the course are to be determined by the faculty advisor.