The following courses are typically taught by Professor Caramazza. Please refer to the FAS Registrar for complete course information.

Psychology 1304. Cognitive Neuropsychology

Half course (fall term)

Examines the patterns of perceptual, motor, cognitive, and linguistic impairments resulting from brain damage. The focus is on the implications of the various types of neuropsychological deficits (such as visual neglect, dyslexia, and aphasia) for theories of the mind and the functional organizationof the brain.

Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and Psychology 13 or MCB 80.

 

[Psychology 1359. Words, Actions, and Objects]

Half course (spring term)

Examines the organization of conceptual and lexical knowledge in the brain. Neuropsychological and neuroimaging evidence is discussed in the context of theories of the organization of conceptual knowledge and the lexical system.

Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and Psychology 13.

 

*Psychology 2020ab. Cognition, Brain, and Behavior: Proseminar

(Taught by Alfonso Caramazza and members of the Department)
Full course (spring term).

Advanced survey of research topics in cognition, brain, and behavior. Note: Limited to first-year doctoral students in Psychology.

 

*Psychology 2335r. Language: Research Seminar

Half course (spring term).

Discussion of current research on the organization of conceptual and lexical knowledge. We will also discuss ongoing research by participants in the seminar. Note: Open to graduate and undergraduate students involved in research in language.

 

[*Psychology 2345. Topics in Language Research: Linguistic, Cognitive, and Neural Aspects]

Half course (spring term).

Focuses on recent issues in language processing. Research findings from various areas and different approaches are considered, including neuroimaging studies, cross-linguistic investigations, aphasia research, and bilingualism. Note: Open to undergraduates with permission of instructor.

 

*Psychology 2380. Theory and Evidence in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience (New Course)

(Taught by Alfonso Caramazza and Marc D. Hauser)
Half course (spring term).

Explores how Cognitive Science and Neuroscience work from findings to theoretical positions. Examines mirror neurons in mental simulation; domain-specific vs. expertise systems of knowledge; how neuroimaging and patient data inform understanding of mental representation.

Prerequisite: PSY 13 or MCB 80.

 

* A star before a course title indicates that the instructor must consent to a student’s enrollment by signing the study card.

[] Courses in brackets are not offered during the 2008-2009 school year.