Embodied cognition2011HT
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Course plan
No of Lectures
3 full days (some introductory lectures, mostly seminars)
Recommended for
Ph D students in cognitive science and related areas
The course was last given
The course has not been given before
Goals
The course gives an introductory overview of theories and models of embodied cognition, i.e. the role of the body in cognitive processes and interactions with the environment
Prerequisites
Negotiable. An undergraduate degree in cognitive science (or equivalent) would be useful, but other backgrounds, e.g. AI, HCI or neuroscience, could be suitable too
Organization
Course consists of 3 full days (some introductory lectures, mostly seminars). One in the second half of October, one in November, and one in mid-December and/or mid-January
Contents
The course gives an introductory overview of theories and models of embodied cognition, i.e. the role of the body in cognitive processes and interactions with the environment. Topics covered include historical roots of current theories & debates, neuroscientific perspectives on embodiment, embodiment of language and social interaction, as well as the technological relevance to cognitive systems, robotics and human-machine interaction
Literature
Shapiro, L (2010), Embodied Cognition, Routledge
A number of research articles
One additional book per student, to be reviewed/presented as part of the course
Lecturers
Tom Ziemke, India Morrison, Paul Hemeren
Examiner
Tom Ziemke
Examination
Active participation and oral seminar presentations
Credit
7,5 hp
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