PY3AP: Auditory Perception

Module Provider:

Psychology

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr AJ Watkins

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:
To enable students to study chosen areas of Psychology in depth; to give them experience of critical evaluation of selected topics in those areas; to give them experience of current research being undertaken in the department; to help them develop the ability to study independently.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in their selected subject area such that they can write knowledgeably and critically about this in examinations.

Additional outcomes:
Students will gain experience from participating in evaluative discussion in research and theory in large and small groups and will be asked to write a summary of a research paper for possible oral or visual presentation.

Outline content:
5 3-hour seminars mainly involving student-led presentations and discussions of recent research papers. The detailed content can be tailored to some extent to the interests of the group, but there are topics on auditory scene analysis and speech perception.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, seminars, interactive discussions, and student presentations.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
1.7% of the credit will be contributed by an average mark for all presentations given within all optional modules.
Penalties for late submission:
In accordance with University wide policy.
Relative percentage of coursework: 1.7%
Examinations
Examination in Summer Term. No of hours 1½. This contributes 98.3% of the overall assessment.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in Aug/Sept