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PSYC 407 - Portrayals of Amnesia in Cinema

The purpose of this course is to investigate how amnesia is portrayed in popular film and to analyze the extent to which these representations are consistent with current empirical research on amnesia. We will establish a framework of memory, studying such topics as whether there is more than one memory system, how memory is assessed, and how memory is improved. We will also discuss different types of amnesia, different causes of amnesia, and how damage to specific parts of the brain can affect memory. All movies will be watched in class and will be followed by discussion of how amnesia is depicted using the knowledge we have gained from readings and previous discussions.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 required, PSYC 306 and PSYC 215 recommended, or instructor permission. Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Credits: 3