PY2PN-Perception

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Dr E McSorley
Pre-requisites: PY1PL
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: e.mcsorley@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
The aims of the module are that the student should further their understanding of modern approaches to perception.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
• Show knowledge of theory and research in aspects of perception, in the form of written examination answers and other coursework assignments e.g. essays
• Apply knowledge of research methodology in this area to designing and carrying out a short empirical project (miniproject) and writing a report on it, if he or she undertakes a miniproject in a related area. See "Teaching and Learning Methods".

Additional outcomes:
Students will have the opportunity to apply their general knowledge of research methodology, and data analysis (from PY2RM1 and PY2RM2) in seminars, essays and miniprojects undertaken in areas related to this module.

Outline content:
Example topics: auditory perception; vision and eye movements; haptic perception; cross-modal interactions in perception.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(a) Lectures and demonstrations on perception.
(b) Recommended reading in perception.
(c) Miniprojects (empirical projects that students undertake in small groups, with staff guidance) will be available in areas related to this module. Students plan projects, carry them out and analyse data in groups over 5 weeks, but write reports individually. Single Honours students undertake one miniproject in term 5, in a different area from any miniproject taken in Term 4. Joint Honours students undertake a miniproject only if they failed to complete one in Term 4.
(d) Seminar groups will be organised in these areas. Seminar groups provide the opportunity to discuss lectures and recommended reading, prepare and deliver oral presentations with feedback, and research and write essays. Students will join one seminar group each term, (normally in an area different from that of their miniproject if taken).

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	8
Tutorials/seminars	2 if assigned in this area *
Practicals	5 if miniproject undertaken **
Other contact (eg study visits)
Total hours
Number of essays or assignments	1 miniproject report** 1 or 2 essays*
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework
Twenty-five percent of the credit will be contributed by an average mark for all miniproject reports and all seminar essays completed in Terms 4 and 5. Each miniproject report will carry double the weight of one essay in the average.
Relative percentage of coursework : 25%
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with University wide policy.
Examinations
One-hour unseen multiple-choice examination at end of Autumn Term (25%). 1-hour unseen essay type examination in Summer Term (50%).
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Summer examination: re-examination in August/September.

Last updated: 23 November 2009