Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - COGS 300 D100

Selected Topics in Cognitive Science (3)

The Cognitive Science of Reading

Class Number: 2380

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 credits.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An interdisciplinary exploration of recent work on some special topic in cognitive science (such as vision, reasoning, connectionism, etc.)

COURSE DETAILS:

In Fall 2023 the course topic will be The Cognitive Science of Reading.

Grading

  • Exercises, quizzes and participation: 50%
  • Presentations: 20%
  • Final project: 30%

NOTES:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.

Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Psychology of Reading: 2nd Edition. Rayner, Pollatsek, Ashby & Clifton, 2012.  This book is available as an electronic course reserve at SFU Libraries (free to students). Additional readings will be made available on Canvas


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.