Study programme 2018-2019Français
Cognitive Models of Executive Functioning
Programme component of Specialised Master degree in Language Sciences - NeuropsycholinguisticsResearch Institute for Language science and Technology
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UL-S1-NPLING-212-MOptional UEROSSIGNOL MandyP325 - Psychologie cognitive et Neuropsychologie
  • ROSSIGNOL Mandy

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français15000055.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SPCN-132Cognitive Models of Executive Functioning150000Q1100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Have a complete understanding. Analyse any communicative situation (real or depicted) in reference to the theoretical and methodological frameworks within various scientific approaches to language.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations, using any form of language.
    • Analyse and model a communicative situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting isolated theories and suitable methodological approaches.
  • Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
  • Have a complete understanding. Analyse any communicative situation (real or depicted) in reference to the theoretical and methodological frameworks within various scientific approaches to language.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations, using any form of language.
    • Analyse and model a communicative situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting isolated theories and suitable methodological approaches.
  • Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Being able to realize a complete evaluation of the executive functions and to interpret the results according to the current theoretical models. 

Content of UE

We will present the definitions of the executive functions and presents the main theoretical models of executive functioning and the tools developed to explore these functions. The second part of the course focuses on the dysexecutive syndrome and the disorders of the executive functions in different neurological and psychopathological conditions.The students are also asked to carry out a neuropsychological evaluation of a person's executive functionning and to present the results in a written report. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination
  • Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination
  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SPCN-132
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SPCN-132
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
P-SPCN-132

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SPCN-132Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SPCN-132

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SPCN-132Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SPCN-132Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SPCN-132Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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