Welcome!
Middle European Interdisciplinary
Master Programme in Cognitive
Science
http://www.univie.ac.at/meicogsci
What is Cognitive Science?
• Cognitive Science is an emerging scientific field studying
cognitive phenomena such as perception, reasoning,
thinking, action/behaviour, etc.
• It integrates research from different disciplines in the
natural sciences, humanities, and technology in an
interdisciplinary manner.
Inter-/Transdisziplinarität in der Cognitive Science
Philosophie
Linguistik
(kognitive)
Psychologie
Cognitive
Science
Neurowissenschaften
Anthropologie
u.a.
Informatik
AI
MEi:CogSci
Joint Degree Master Programme
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Partner universities
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University of Vienna (+ Med.Uni Wien)
BME - Budapest University of Technology and Economics
ELTE - Eötvös Loránd University Budapest
Comenius University of Bratislava
University of Ljubljana
University of Zagreb
4 semesters – 120 ECTS
3rd and/or 4th semester – mobility (30 ECTS compulsory!)
MEi:CogSci
Geschichte
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ASoCS: Bemühungen um CogSci Curriculum seit 1995
SOCRATES Projekt
Einigung mit Rektorat
ab Oktober 2006: Pilotphase
kollektives individuelles Studium
– 2007: Akkreditierung des Curriculums an der Univ. Wien, Univ.
Bratislava, Ungarn
Oktober 2007:
– Start als offizielles Studienprogramm der Univ. Wien
Juni 2008:
– Unterzeichnung der Joint Degree Verträge
Oktober 2009:
– Start University of Ljubljana & University of Zagreb
introductory
phase
thematic/phenomenon & research
oriented
integrative kernel
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„tools“
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discipline oriented
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phase/year 1
semester: 1+ 2
phase/year 2
semester: 3 + 4
phases
MEi:CogSci Curriculum Architecture
columns
PHENOMENON ORIENTED PHASE
semester 4
semester 3
INTRODUCTORY PHASE
semester 2
semester 1
Disciplinary Column
Discipline 1 Discipline 2 Discipline 3
basic
basic
basic
Tools
Programming advanc
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Into Research 1
Disc 4
basic Disc X
advanc
Into Research 2
Special Topic of Interest
Elective
Master‘s Thesis
2nd Topic of Interest
Integrative Kernel
CogSci
concepts &
methods 1
IR1
Statistics/
Data Analysis
IR2
CogSci
concepts &
methods 2
New Trends
in
Cognitive
Science
Master‘s
Thesis SE
Example: student’s background psychology
biology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience
bas
Master‘s Thesis:
Social Cognition: Theory of Mind, Empathy, Social Learning
basic
concepts &
methods 1
childes:Transkr.
+ Kodierung
sprachl. Daten:
IR2
CogSci
concepts &
methods 2
advanced
IR1
New Trends
in
Cognitive
Science
advanced
Social Cognition: Theory of Mind, Empathy, Social Learning
CogSci
adv
Into Research 2: ling:
language acquisition
programming
spe
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behavioural
& cognitive
biology
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Into Research 1
Integrative Kernel
Master‘s
Thesis SE
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methods of
cognitive
neuroscience
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linguistics
basic
basic
behavioural
& cognitive
biology
Tools
spe
PHENOMENON ORIENTED PHASE
semester 4
semester 3
INTRODUCTORY PHASE
semester 2
semester 1
Disciplinary Column
Auswahl der Basis-Disziplinen
Admission
• Bachelor or Master/Diplomstudium in Cognitive Science
or one of its core disciplines (Anthropology, Biology,
Computer Science, Linguistics, Medicine, Philosophy
oder Psychology)
Exceptions possible - e.g. minor in CogSci
• Places will be distributed over disciplines (up to 5 from
each discipline)
Application & Admission Procedure
3 Phasen:
1. Pre-application Phase
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Expression of interest
CV, Motivationsschreiben
Bachelor Zeugnis
Transcript of records/Sammelzeugnis
language certifcate
Deadline July 1
Application & Admission Procedure
2.
Application procedure for the Seminar „Introduction to
Cognitive Science I“
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Platzbeschränkung auf 25 Personen
disziplinen-paritätisch
Deadline July 1
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Bewerbung geht automatisch in Pre-application
Feedback: August 1
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verbindliche Zusage eines SE-Platzes
Application & Admission Procedure
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Start: 02.10.2009, 14h HS 2I, NIG
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verpflichtende Teilnahme, da sonst Verlust des Platzes
Kennenlernen und Beratung bei der Wahl der Module
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Inskription an der Univ. Wien & Mitbelegen an der
Medizinischen Universität
MEi:CogSci – Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Competences:
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Systematic knowledge & understanding of the nature, organisation and
acquisition of knowledge in human, living, and artificial 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
MEi:CogSci – Learning Outcomes
Methodological competences/scientific skills:
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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
MEi:CogSci – Learning Outcomes
Generic Competences:
Instrumental
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Language competence (English)
Ability to work scientifically
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
MEi:CogSci – Learning Outcomes
Generic Competences:
Interpersonal
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Collaborative work in virtual environments
Team competences:
Work within an interdisciplinary team
Deal with conflicts and different viewpoints
Moderating group work
Intercultural competence
MEi:CogSci – Learning Outcomes
Generic Competences:
Systemic
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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
Specialisation
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
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Vision research
Language disorders in childhood
Perceptual development
Human memory
Memory disorders
Specialisation
Comenius University in Bratislava
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Computational intelligence
Laboratory project
Cognitive semantics and cognitive theory of representation
Cognitive neuroscience
Artificial neural networks
Philosophy of psychology
Philosophy of language
Logic and cognitive science
Computational modelling of language evolution and acquisition
Multi-agent systems
Neurocomputing
Psycholinguistics
Current theories of consciousness
Evolutionary psychology
Cognitive anthropology
Speech recognition
Computer vision
Specialisation
Eötvös Loránd University Budapest
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Evolutionary Psychology
Consciousness
Neurodynamics
Embodied Cognition
Theory of Modeling
Folk Psychology
Specialisation
University of Ljubljana
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Cybernetics
Epistemology
First person methods
Cognition and Learning
Philosophy of Science – cognitive and social approaches
Philosophy of Neuroscience
Philosophy of AI
Bioethics
Specialisation
University of Vienna
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Middle-European roots of cognitive science
Implications of different philosophical approaches (analytical, phenomenological, constructivist)
on theory and methodology of cognitive science
The theory and practice of interdisciplinarity: cognitive science as a case study
Theories of knowledge: knowledge representation in natural and artificial systems
Distributed cognition and collective knowledge
Cognitive science and education
Applied cognitive science: from knowledge management to computer-supported cooperative work
Embodied cognitive science: grounding cognition in perception and action
Social cognition: Theory of Mind, empathy, and social learning
Comparative approaches to communication
Learning in focus: psychological, ethological, and applied approaches
Evolution and development of cognition
Sex, gender and cognition
Cognitive Aesthetics
Specialisation
Medical University of Vienna
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Signal Processing in Nervous Systems
Connectionist modelling of language acquisition
Models of Language Processing
Models of Personality and Emotions
Consciousness
Specialisation
University of Zagreb
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Cognition and Language in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Natural Language Processing
Comparative Cognition and Behavior
Automatic Speech Recognition
Anthropology – Biological and Cultural Evolution of Man
Next Steps
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Pre-application
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expression of interest, CV, etc.
Application for CogSci SE
Deadline: July 1st (!)
Feedback: August 1st
First meeting (02.10.2009)
compulsory (!)
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Registration at the University of Vienna
Can be done after acception to SE (non-EU students until
1.9.2009)
Kontakt
• http://www.univie.ac.at/meicogsci/univie
• [email protected]
• Personen
– Elisabeth Zimmermann
– Markus Peschl
– Brigitte Römmer-Nossek