Study programme 2025-2026Français
Approches théoriques des fonctions cognitives
Programme component of Master's in Psychology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Psychology and Education

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details 		Teacher(s)
UP-M1-MPSYCH-067-MCompulsory UEROSSIGNOL MandyP325 - Psychologie cognitive et Neuropsychologie
  • SIMOES LOUREIRO Isabelle
  • ROSSIGNOL Mandy
  • PICCALUGA Myriam
  • ROLAND Virginie
  • KANDANA ARACHCHIGE Kendra

Language
of instruction		Language
of assessment		 HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français28000055.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SPCN-227Approches théoriques de la mémoire70000Q125.00%
P-SPCN-228Approches théoriques de l'attention et des fonctions exécutives70000Q125.00%
P-SMSL-242Approches théoriques du langage oral70000Q125.00%
P-SPCN-229Approches théoriques des praxies et des gnosies70000Q125.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
    • Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
  • Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Continue to train and improve their skills.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, students will have a good understanding of the cognitive models explaining language, memory, attention and executive functions, gnosias and praxias.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The Teaching Unit consists of 4 learning activities:
1. Theoretical approaches to memory
2. Theoretical approaches to attention and executive functions
3. Theoretical approaches to oral language
4. Theoretical approaches to praxis and gnosis  

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SPCN-227
  • Cours magistraux
P-SPCN-228
  • Cours magistraux
P-SMSL-242
  • Cours magistraux
P-SPCN-229
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SPCN-227
  • Face-to-face
P-SPCN-228
  • Face-to-face
P-SMSL-242
  • Hybrid
P-SPCN-229
  • Hybrid

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SPCN-227Power Point
P-SPCN-228Not applicable
P-SMSL-242Moodle 
P-SPCN-229Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SPCN-227Not applicable
P-SPCN-228Not applicable
P-SMSL-242Not applicable
P-SPCN-229Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SPCN-227In-depth articles
P-SPCN-228Not applicable
P-SMSL-242*Friederici, A. D. (2002). Towards a neural basis of auditory sentence processing. Trends in cognitive sciences, 6(2), 78-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1364-6613(00)01839-8
*Harris, C. L. (2006). Language and cognition. Encyclopedia of cognitive science, 1-6.
*Hickok, G., & Poeppel, D. (2015). Neural basis of speech perception. Handbook of clinical neurology, 129, 149-60 .
*Levelt, W. J. (1993). Speaking: From intention to articulation (Vol. 1). MIT press.
P-SPCN-229Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SPCN-227Authorized
P-SPCN-228Authorized
P-SMSL-242Authorized
P-SPCN-229Authorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
P-SPCN-227
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SPCN-228
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SMSL-242
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SPCN-229
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
P-SPCN-227Written exam (true-flase question, multiple choices questions, open questions)
P-SPCN-228The note of this learning activity will count for 5 points in the calculation of the Teaching Unit note.
Students must obtain at least 10/20 for this learning activity. 

In case the students achieve the exam but fail at the TU, the points may be carried over to the next session.  
P-SMSL-242Not applicable
P-SPCN-229The note of this learning activity will count for 5 points in the calculation of the Teaching Unit note.
Students must obtain at least 10/20 for this learning activity. 

In case the students achieve the exam but fail at the TU, the points may be carried over to the next session.  

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
P-SPCN-227
  • N/A - Néant
P-SPCN-228
  • N/A - Néant
P-SMSL-242
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SPCN-229
  • N/A - Néant

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments

AAResit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
P-SPCN-227Not applicable
P-SPCN-228Sans objet.
P-SMSL-242Not applicable
P-SPCN-229Sans objet.

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
P-SPCN-227
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SPCN-228
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SMSL-242
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
P-SPCN-229
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
P-SPCN-227Written exam (true-flase question, multiple choices questions, open questions)
P-SPCN-228The note of this learning activity will count for 5 points in the calculation of the Teaching Unit note.
Students must obtain at least 10/20 for this learning activity. 

In case the students achieve the exam but fail at the TU, the points may be carried over to the next session.
P-SMSL-242Not applicable
P-SPCN-229The note of this learning activity will count for 5 points in the calculation of the Teaching Unit note.
Students must obtain at least 10/20 for this learning activity. 

In case the students achieve the exam but fail at the TU, the points may be carried over to the next session.
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
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