Module manager: Dr Tiina Eilola
Email: T.M.Eilola@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Successful completion of all pass for progression modules in Level 1 of: BSc Psychology or MPsyc, BSc Advanced Psychology or BA Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought (and its International and Industrial variants), or BSc Psychology with Education
| PSYC1607 | Cognitive Psychology |
| PSYC3453 | Joint Hons/Intercalated Programme: Memory and Language |
PSYC2509 (this module is half of the previous 20 credit module)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The historical and epistemological background to memory research will be introduced, before moving on to explore how different types of information are held in memory, what processes operate during learning and remembering, and how failures of memory can often occur. Representations and processes underlying speech perception, reading, and speech production will be examined. In each case, classic and cutting edge theories and research methods will be critically considered, and links to neuropsychology highlighted. A key feature of the module will be an emphasis on how memory and language representations and processes may be interrelated.
The module aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of research in the fields of memory and language, developing the students' critical understanding of key theoretical and empirical work in these areas.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of classic and recent work in memory and language.
2. Show critical understanding of work on structure, function, and developmental changes in each of these areas.
3. Describe and evaluate key models and research methods in memory and language
4. Understand how memory and language processes may interact.
Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the critical analysis of published research, and in literature searching.
Long term memory
Working memory
Learning
Forgetting
Autobiographical memory
Reading processes
Speech perception
Speech production
Language comprehension
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student-led discussion | 10 | 0.5 | 5 |
| Drop-in Session | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.5 | 15 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Private study hours | 77 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 23 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
4 hours preparation for each lecture: 40 hours
Researching and writing coursework assignment: 20 hours
Preparation for end of semester exam: 17 hours
Successful exam performance and essay performance will require study of lecture notes, slides, and additional reading materials as determined by the module contributors. Demonstration of further independent readings in the coursework essay will be rewarded, provided it is appropriate.
A mid-module MCQ test will provide feedback to the students on their knowledge and understanding of the topic areas.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1,000 word critical review | 70 |
| In-course MCQ | Formative test to support exam preparation | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 70 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1.0 Hrs Mins | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 30 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 05/06/2025
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