Memory in the Movies
PSYC 321
Spring 2007
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01
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Human memory is frequently portrayed in film but it is frequently portrayed incorrectly. This seminar is designed to show how memory works, and it will serve as a complement to PSYC/NS&B221: Human Memory. The weekly topics parallel those covered in PSYC221, but the focus is shifted. Whereas PSYC221 provides an in-depth overview of human memory by examining research in psychology journals, PSYC321 provides coverage of these topics through major films and documentaries. Each week, a film or documentary will illustrate a different aspect of memory, followed by a discussion of that film based on our understanding of memory research. PSYC321 is not a course about film; it is a course about memory that uses film to inform viewers about memory. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be determined.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will make several oral presentations to the class, framed by material provided by the instructor, write multiple essays during the semester, and complete a final written project relating memory and film. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Because PSYC321 is conceptually linked to PSYC/NS&B221 on a weekly basis, this POI seminar is limited to students who are currently taking or have recently taken PSYC/NS&B221. |
| Instructor(s): Seamon,John G. Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD113; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 25 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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