Method-critical reading of cognitive neuroscience literature

  • Teaching

    Details

    Faculty Faculty of Humanities
    Domain Psychology
    Code UE-L25.01998
    Languages English
    Type of lesson Seminar
    Level Master
    Semester SS-2026

    Schedules and rooms

    Summary schedule Monday 15:15 - 17:00, Bi-mensuel impaire, RM 02, Room S-1.133 (Spring semester)

    Teaching

    Responsibles
    • Rasch Björn
    Teachers
    • Rasch Björn
    Description

    This advanced master seminar offers a hands-on approach and exercise on reading and evaluation of empirical studies in the field of cognitive neuroscience. The focus will be on studies in the field of sleep, dreams, relaxation, mindfulness and related areas. Participants will read multiple scientific papers throughout the course, summarize them in a written form and generate method-critical comments. The papers will be presented in the course and discussed based on the comments.

    The aim of the course is to strengthen the scientific reading skills of the students and enable them to judge the scientific quality of empirical studies in the field of cognitive neuroscience, particularly from a methods perspective. These skills will allow students to acquire knowledge necessary for a future career in academia. PhD Students will be able to access the course when sufficient places are available.

    The evaluation of the students is based on active participation, oral presentations and their written summarizes and comments. The course is taught in presence.
    Training objectives

    The aim of the course is to strengthen the scientific reading skills of the students and enable them to judge the scientific quality of empirical studies in the field of cognitive neuroscience, particularly from a methods perspective. These skills will allow students to acquire knowledge necessary for a future career in academia. PhD Students will be able to access the course when sufficient places are available.
    Softskills No
    Off field Yes
    BeNeFri No
    Mobility Yes
    UniPop No
  • Dates and rooms
    Date Hour Type of lesson Place
    23.02.2026 15:15 - 17:00 Cours RM 02, Room S-1.133
    09.03.2026 15:15 - 17:00 Cours RM 02, Room S-1.133
    23.03.2026 15:15 - 17:00 Cours RM 02, Room S-1.133
    20.04.2026 15:15 - 17:00 Cours RM 02, Room S-1.133
    04.05.2026 15:15 - 17:00 Cours RM 02, Room S-1.133
    18.05.2026 15:15 - 17:00 Cours RM 02, Room S-1.133
  • Assessments methods

    Continuous evaluation - SS-2026, Session d'été 2026

    Assessments methods By rating
    Descriptions of Exams
    • Active participation
    • Oral Presentations
    • Writing of summarizes and comments

    Continuous evaluation - SS-2026, Autumn Session 2026

    Assessments methods By rating
    Descriptions of Exams
    • Active participation
    • Oral Presentations
    • Writing of summarizes and comments

    Continuous evaluation - AS-2026, Session d'hiver 2027

    Assessments methods By rating
    Descriptions of Exams
    • Active participation
    • Oral Presentations
    • Writing of summarizes and comments

    Continuous evaluation - SS-2027, Session d'été 2027

    Assessments methods By rating
    Descriptions of Exams
    • Active participation
    • Oral Presentations
    • Writing of summarizes and comments
  • Assignment
    Valid for the following curricula:
    Cognitive Neuroscience 30 [MA]
    Version: SA25_MA_PS_en_v01
    Approfondissements thématiques en neurosciences cognitives
    Psychology 30 [MA]
    Version: SA22_MA_PS_fr_de_bil_v01
    Option Cognitive Neuroscience > Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience – SCAN
    Psychology 30 [MA]
    Version: SA21_MA_PS_fr_de_bil_v01
    Option Cognitive Neuroscience > Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience – SCAN