Communication Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience (PSYC0066)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces you to different approaches to communication for cognitive neuroscientists, and you will develop practical, communicative and public engagement skills in cognitive neuroscience. 鈥痀ou will learn how to think and express ideas logically and critically; disseminate knowledge; communicate effectively in oral and written form using a variety of methods and media; interact effectively with individuals and small groups; solve problems; organise, plan and manage projects; time management; learn and communicate actively and independently; be creative; assess oneself; make decisions. 鈥痀ou will learn about modern ways to disseminate science and throughout the module, key transferable skills will be developed.鈥�

Assessment: 1500 word Popular Science article, 4 minute Short Film

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 44
Module leader: Professor Sophie Scott
Who to contact for more information: icneducation@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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