1. Cognitive Psychology II Spring 2012 semester February 23 – June 15

2. Course content Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes)

3. Course content Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) Real world applications (8 classes)

4. Course content Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) Real world applications (8 classes) English lessons (8 classes)

5. Course content Review of Cognitive Psychology I (3 classes) Real world applications (8 classes) English lessons (8 classes) Project discussions (8 classes)

6. Review Cognitive Psychology I Mostly revisiting topics from Cognitive Psychology I in Fall 2011 semester Might be a bit new stuff

7. Review Cognitive Psychology I Mostly revisiting topics from Cognitive Psychology I in Fall 2011 semester Might be a bit new stuff Active discussions to refresh knowledge

8. Real world applications Cognitive psychology is applied in many domains (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, aviation)

9. Real world applications Cognitive psychology is applied in many domains (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, aviation) I will present examples of applications but you should also search and explore applications on your own  especially relevant for the project you’ll do!

10. Real world applications Cognitive psychology is applied in many domains (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, aviation) I will present examples of applications but you should also search and explore applications on your own  Maybe we’ll organize a seminar with people who’ve done applied cognitive psychology research

11. English lessons

12. WHY???

13. English lessons Why English?  – Whole world outside this island

14. English lessons Why English?  – Whole world outside this island – International field, most people publish in English

15. English lessons Why English?  – Whole world outside this island – International field, most people publish in English – Improves your CV when looking for a job

16. English lessons Why English?  – Whole world outside this island – International field, most people publish in English – Improves your CV when looking for a job – More confidence, more fun when abroad

17. English lessons We will initially focus on non-content related English: – Presentations, reading, discussions – Short 1-page papers – Watching a few movies/documentaries

18. English lessons We will initially focus on non-content related English: – Presentations, reading, discussions – Short 1-page papers – Watching a few movies/documentaries Transition into content related English: – Same activities plus scientific writing  E.g., Google Scholar, APA style

19. Projects Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3)

20. Projects Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) Project about self-chosen real world application

21. Projects Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) Project about self-chosen real world application 10 pages in English and APA style

22. Projects Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) Project about self-chosen real world application 10 pages in English and APA style Deadline to submit project papers: June 15

23. Projects Team up with 2 other students (teams of 3) Project about self-chosen real world application 10 pages in English and APA style Deadline to submit project papers: June 15 Final presentation of projects: June 19 + 21

24. Literature Predominantly English

25. Literature Predominantly English I don’t know any Portuguese cognitive psychologists!

26. Literature Predominantly English I don’t know any Portuguese cognitive psychologists! You can search for a few Portuguese relevant journal articles…

27. Literature Predominantly English I don’t know any Portuguese cognitive psychologists! You can search for a few Portuguese relevant journal articles… – BUT you’ll have to send me an abstract in English

28. Attendance requirements You need to attend a minimum of 75% of the classes So, out of the 27 classes you need to attend at least 20 If you attend less than 20 classes you will have to do an extra assignment!

29. Final grade Based on – Attendance – Class participation – Homework – Project paper – Final presentation

30. Sidoc/Contact hours Most info is available in Sidoc You can contact me at rsalden@m-iti.orgrsalden@m-iti.org Contact hours outside classroom: – Fridays 10-12h – My office is Gab. 2.73

31. Class hours… We’ll try to change the classes to start at 9:00h But until we confirm this, classes will be at 8:00h!

32. Homework next Tuesday (February 28) Everyone needs to present something for 2 minutes

33. Homework next Tuesday (February 28) Everyone needs to present something for 2 minutes Topic is your choice (e.g., hobby, carnaval, vacation, boyfriend, etc.)

34. So everyone ready?