Numbering Code	U-LET28 37138 LJ46	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	special lecture
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Wed.4
Instructor name	UEDA RYUHEI (Institute for the Future of Human Society Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	In this course, we explain the main methodologies used in research exploring the correspondence between psychological mechanisms and physiological activity ? specifically neuropsychology and the neurocognitive technique of brain function imaging. After deepening understanding of research techniques, we shall summarize mainly findings in social neuroscience, including frontal lobe functions, memory, emotion and decision-making. The purpose is for participants to master developmental and constructive thinking skills, and apply them to their individual research, in addition to previously obtained basic findings. Also, in this course, we will utilize TED talks delivered in English. By viewing and listening to English-language presentations by first-line researchers, we shall provide opportunities to get a bird's-eye view of research and gain an awareness of the skills needed to conduct research.
Course Goals	Master basis of neurocognitive and social neuroscience and apply to own research. Learn developmental and constructive thinking skills for neurocognitive and social neuroscience research.
Schedule and Contents	First class session is for orientation. Classes are scheduled to teach the following content from the second week onward. 1. Orientation 2. Neurocognitive research techniques: Neuropsychology-based research 3. Neurocognitive research technique ①: FMRI 4. Neurocognitive research technique ②: Other brain function measurement techniques 5. Frontal lobe function ①: Lower region sections 6. Frontal lobe function ②: Function evaluation and past findings 7. Neurological mechanisms of memory 8. The forward-looking brain 9. Neurological basis of emotion 10. Reward and decision-making 11. Preference mechanisms 12. Moral judgment mechanism 13. The neurological science of culture 14. Developmental social neuroscience 15. Overall course review and feedback At the end of each course, a TED talk (http: //www.ted.com/talks) related to the current topic is used as a teaching aid. In TED talks, globally known researchers give excellent presentations, providing valuable opportunities for acquiring the varied knowledge and skills needed to conduct research, such as how to make presentations using the latest research results, current trends, and the English language.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Performance evaluation (50 points) and paper assignments (50%). No credit given if absent more than four times.
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	During first session orientation, we will introduce the use of TED talks (http: //www.ted.com/talks) as a teaching aid. They are not essential for presentations, but repeatedly viewing them will deepen understanding.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Other materials will be distributed as needed.
References, etc.	Introduced during class