The course aims to develop students’ critical understanding of the key theoretical and empirical questions driving research in cognitive and social neuroscience, including the study of typical brain functioning and the neural alterations associated with neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. Students will acquire the ability to evaluate and integrate scientific evidence, identify relevant literature through scientific databases, and apply acquired knowledge to the design and development of empirical studies. The course will also foster students’ skills in presenting and discussing research projects and scientific findings within the field of social cognitive neuroscience.
Students’ evaluation will be based on a final written examination consisting of open-ended questions. The exam is designed to assess both the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and the ability to integrate and connect different aspects of social cognitive neuroscience. The open-ended questions will be evaluated based on the accuracy and completeness of the answers, the ability to develop coherent arguments, and the capacity to critically discuss and analyse the topics covered in the course. The lecturer reserves the right to request an additional oral examination, even after the completion of the written test, whenever deemed necessary to verify the effective acquisition of the knowledge and skills specified in the course learning objectives and to ensure the appropriate assignment of the final grade.
