Curricular Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire fundamental concepts in cognitive science, as well as extensive training in up-to-date methodological and research skills. Moreover, students develop expertise in a chosen topic focusing on a cognitive phenomenon. What makes this programme unique is its interdisciplinary character manifested in the curricular architecture and the didactical principles (e.g. working in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams).
Cognitive Science Specific Outcomes on the Curricular Level
Subject Specific Competences
- Systematic knowledge & understanding of the nature, organisation and acquisition of knowledge in human, non-human, and artificial (living) systems
- Basic knowledge & understanding of relevant/core disciplines with regard to phenomena related to cognitive science (Orientation)
- Specialised knowledge of a chosen phenomenon of cognition from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Awareness & understanding of current relevant topics & discussions in the field of cognitive science
- Ability to navigate in several scientific cultures & discourses in the disciplines related to cognitive science
- Ability to follow scientific developments in the field of cognitive science in a reflective & autonomous manner
Methodological competences/scientific skills
- Knowledge and understanding of a variety of methods and their limitations
- Adequately selecting and competently applying and combining methods & concepts from several areas
- Plan, conduct, document & present scientific work
Generic Competences
Instrumental
- Language competence (English)
- Basic numeracy and ability to deal with data of a specific domain
- Research and evaluate scientific literature
- Ability to conduct research according to scientific standards
- Ability to work in virtual environments
- Analytical and synthetic thinking
- Personal learning, knowledge- and time management
Interpersonal
- Collaborative work in virtual environments
- Teamcompetences:
- Work within an interdisciplinary team
- Deal with conflicts and different viewpoints
- Moderating group work
- Intercultural competence
Systemic
- Integrative thinking
- Interdisciplinary work/debates/thinking
- Project (oriented) work and organisational skill
- Critical evaluation of approaches & methods
- Quick orientation & navigation in mother and/or novel complex field
- Change of viewpoint/perspectives (intellectual mobility)
- Reflective skills
- Phenomenon-oriented thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work autonomously
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