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Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]
Class Location	[CLASS LOCATION]
Class Time	[CLASS TIME]
Class Duration	[DATE] - [DATE]

I. Course Description

This course delves into the fascinating world of cognitive psychology, a branch of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem-solving, memory, and language. It focuses on how people perceive, think, remember, and learn. We will explore scientific approaches to understanding thinking, information processing, and cognitive abilities.

II. Instructor Information

Name: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours: [OFFICE HOURS]
Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

III. Learning Objectives

• Understand the history and theoretical models of cognitive psychology.

• Analyse the nature of human cognition including perception, memory, and language.

• Evaluate empirical studies on cognitive psychology.

• Discuss real-world applications of cognitive psychology principles.

• Formulate a cogent scientific argument utilizing empirical data.

IV. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Reading Assignment
1	Introduction to Cognition	Chapter 1: "What is Cognition?" from "Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience" by E. Bruce Goldstein "Cognitive Psychology: A Student's Handbook" by Michael W. Eysenck and Mark T. Keane "Cognition: Exploring the Science of the Mind" by Daniel Reisberg
2	Perception	Chapter 2: "Perception" from "Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience" by E. Bruce Goldstein "Sensation and Perception" by E. Bruce Goldstein
3	Attention	Chapter 3: "Attention" from "Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience" by E. Bruce Goldstein "Visual Attention" by Charles Spence
4	Memory	Chapter 4: "Memory: Structure and Processes" from "Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience" by E. Bruce Goldstein "Human Memory: Theory and Practice" by Alan D. Baddeley, Michael W. Eysenck, and Michael C. Anderson
5	Language and Thought	Chapter 5: "Language and Thought" from "Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience" by E. Bruce Goldstein "The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language" by Steven Pinker "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman

V. Required Reading and Materials

1. Goldstein, E. B. (2015). Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience.

2. Sternberg, R. J. (2009). Cognitive Psychology.

3. Peer-reviewed journal articles (to be specified in detailed course schedule)

4. Access to an Internet-enabled device for digital resources and activities

5. A notebook for class notes and reflection entries

VI. Assignments and Assessments

• Weekly Reading & Reflection Entries

• Quizzes (for each major topic)

• Midterm Paper

• Group Research Project

• Final Exam

VII. Course Policy

• All assignments must be submitted on time. Late submissions will face a 10% point reduction per day.

• Academic misconduct such as plagiarism and cheating will result in severe academic penalties.

• Respect for classmates and the instructor is mandatory. Disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Ensure to follow all university and class policies regarding use of personal technology.

• Any requests for accommodation of specific needs must be addressed to the instructor at the earliest.

VIII. Grading Policy

Criteria	Percentage
Quizzes	25%
Midterm Paper	20%
Group Research Projects	25%
Final Exam	30%
Total	100%

Disclaimer

The instructor reserves and upholds the authority to make amendments or modifications to any component of this syllabus at any given time, irrespective of perceived reason. In the event that there are alterations or changes that are made to the syllabus or the schedule of the course, the instructor will provide a prior notice in advance.

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