Subject: COGS

Term: Spring 2018

COGS 102: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (100/1602)

TR 01:00-02:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Oakley, T

A survey of the fundamental methods, findings, and theories that attempt to understand the human mind from a neuroscientific standpoint. The course provides the student with background knowledge of brain processes underlying such psychological phenomena as consciousness, sensation, perception, thought, language, and voluntary action. Since many fields of neuroscience have contributed to cognitive neuroscience, the approach of this course is cross-disciplinary. It introduces theories and data from clinical and experimental neuropsychology, brain imaging, neuroelectric and neuromagnetic brain activity, the neuroscience of language, and behavioral neuroscience, among other fields.

COGS 202: Cognition and Culture (100/1121)

MW 12:45-02:00 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Deal, W

This course studies the human mind in its natural environment: culture. It covers the fundamental methods, findings, and theories that attempt to understand the growth and evolution of cognition from either a social science or humanistic standpoint. It provides the student with background knowledge of theories of human cultural evolution and change, of the relationship between the cognizing individual and larger social-cognitive structures, and of such phenomena as distributed networks, cooperative mental work, and the phenomenology of human experience. Many disciplines have contributed to this knowledge; hence the approach of this course is cross-disciplinary, including ideas from cultural anthropology, literary studies, art and art history, musicology, philosophy, and the history of technology, among others.

COGS 307: Cog Linguistics Theory II (100/2783)

M 05:30-08:00 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Turner, M

This is the second course in a two-course sequence presenting theory and practice of cognitive linguistics. Offered as COGS 307 and COGS 407.

COGS 309: Advanced Research Workshop II (100/3248)

R 02:30-05:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Tobin, V

This course is an advanced research workshop for undergraduates and MA students. The workshop involves development of research topics (theoretical or empirical), and working on them with the input of other workshop members to produce final papers. MA students in cognitive linguistics will typically take this course as the second part of a two-part sequence. Offered as COGS 309 and COGS 409.

COGS 317: Cognitive Diversity (100/3501)

TR 02:30-03:45 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Parrill, F

This course surveys research from cognitive science (psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, etc.) on the ways that different people think differently. We will consider dimensions such as sex, gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, bodily differences, cultural differences, and effects of speaking different languages. Students will choose the last two topics at the end of the semester (Different religions? Different ages? Whatever interests the class!). Offered as COGS 317 and COGS 417.

COGS 322: Human Learning and the Brain (100/2778)

TR 10:00-11:15 AM Jan 16-Apr 30

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 325: Cognitive Approaches to Literature (100/10489)

TR 11:30-12:45 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Tobin, V

This course approaches literature as a window into language, in which cognition is characterized by the same imaging and imaginary properties as artistic literature. It is an attempt to identify and analyze procedures as aesthetically interesting and generally relevant forms of human thinking, feeling, imagining, fantasizing, and conceptualizing. The course introduces current theories of literature in relation to language and mind, and it presents and discusses practical applications in critical reading and text analysis, using examples from modern literature in the main genres. A student may earn credit for either COGS 325 or COGS 425 but not both. Recommended preparation: COGS 101, COGS 202. Offered as COGS 325 and COGS 425.

COGS 327: Gesture in Cognition and Communication (100/3500)

TR 01:00-02:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Parrill, F

Most people never notice that when they are talking, they're also gesturing. Why do we produce these gestures? What can studying them tell us about the human mind? This course surveys scientific research on gesture, exploring topics such as the role of gesture in communication, cross-cultural differences in gesture, and the relationship between gesture and signed languages. The course will focus on gestures produced with speech, but will cover symbolic and ritualized gesture in the visual arts and in dance. Offered as COGS 327, COGS 427 and MLIT 327.

COGS 330: Cognition and Computation (100/10520)

MW 12:45-02:00 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Turner, M

An introduction to (1) theories of the relationship between cognition and computation; (2) computational models of human cognition (e.g. models of decision-making or concept creation); and (3) computational tools for the study of human cognition. All three dimensions involve data science: theories are tested against archives of brain imaging data; models are derived from and tested against datasets of e.g., financial decisions (markets), legal rulings and findings (juries, judges, courts), legislative actions, and healthcare decisions; computational tools aggregate data and operate upon it analytically, for search, recognition, tagging, machine learning, statistical description, and hypothesis testing. Offered as COGS 330, COGS 430, DSCI 330 and DSCI 430.

COGS 391: Introduction to Text Semiotics (100/1873)

MW 12:45-02:00 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Berindeanu, F

This introduction to Text Semiotics has a counterpart in the Introduction to General Semiotics (COGS 390).

COGS 397: SAGES Capstone in Cognitive Science (100/1122)

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 (200/1794)

Deal, W

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 (300/1869)

Oakley, T

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 (400/2031)

Turner, M

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 (500/3272)

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 399: Independent Studies in Cognitive Science (100/1123)

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 (200/1795)

Deal, W

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 (300/2240)

Turner, M

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 (400/2241)

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 (500/3640)

Parrill, F

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 407: Cog Linguistics Theory II (100/1603)

M 05:30-08:00 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Turner, M

Consent of Instructor.

COGS 409: Advanced Research Workshop II (100/1604)

R 02:30-05:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Tobin, V

This course is an advanced research workshop for undergraduates and MA students. The workshop involves development of research topics (theoretical or empirical), and working on them with the input of other workshop members to produce final papers. MA students in cognitive linguistics will typically take this course as the second part of a two-part sequence. Offered as COGS 309 and COGS 409.

COGS 417: Cognitive Diversity (100/3540)

TR 02:30-03:45 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Parrill, F

Please contact instructor for permission to enroll.

COGS 425: Cognitive Approaches to Literature (100/10490)

TR 11:30-12:45 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Tobin, V

This course approaches literature as a window into language, in which cognition is characterized by the same imaging and imaginary properties as artistic literature. It is an attempt to identify and analyze procedures as aesthetically interesting and generally relevant forms of human thinking, feeling, imagining, fantasizing, and conceptualizing. The course introduces current theories of literature in relation to language and mind, and it presents and discusses practical applications in critical reading and text analysis, using examples from modern literature in the main genres. A student may earn credit for either COGS 325 or COGS 425 but not both. Recommended preparation: COGS 101, COGS 202. Offered as COGS 325 and COGS 425.

COGS 427: Gesture in Cognition and Communication (100/3541)

TR 01:00-02:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Parrill, F

Most people never notice that when they are talking, they're also gesturing. Why do we produce these gestures? What can studying them tell us about the human mind? This course surveys scientific research on gesture, exploring topics such as the role of gesture in communication, cross-cultural differences in gesture, and the relationship between gesture and signed languages. The course will focus on gestures produced with speech, but will cover symbolic and ritualized gesture in the visual arts and in dance. Offered as COGS 327, COGS 427 and MLIT 327.

COGS 430: Cognition and Computation (100/10522)

MW 12:45-02:00 PM Jan 16-Apr 30

Turner, M

An introduction to (1) theories of the relationship between cognition and computation; (2) computational models of human cognition (e.g. models of decision-making or concept creation); and (3) computational tools for the study of human cognition. All three dimensions involve data science: theories are tested against archives of brain imaging data; models are derived from and tested against datasets of e.g., financial decisions (markets), legal rulings and findings (juries, judges, courts), legislative actions, and healthcare decisions; computational tools aggregate data and operate upon it analytically, for search, recognition, tagging, machine learning, statistical description, and hypothesis testing. Offered as COGS 330, COGS 430, DSCI 330 and DSCI 430.

COGS 499: Independent Studies (100/1870)

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 (200/1871)

Deal, W

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 (400/1872)

Turner, M

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 (300/2780)

Oakley, T

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 (600/3641)

Parrill, F

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. (100/1976)

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. (200/1977)

Deal, W

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. (500/2242)

Turner, M

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. (600/2662)

Oakley, T

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. (400/3639)

Parrill, F

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.