Psychology 314cf - Seminar: Topics in Foundations of Behavior-Cognition in Film

Sem: T-Behavior-Cognitn Film

Spring
2026
01
4.00
MJ Wraga

TU 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
PSY-314cf-01-202603
mwraga@smith.edu
This seminar explores the cognitive processes underlying human perception and comprehension of film and the techniques filmmakers use to capitalize on these processes. Students read and discuss empirical articles and view relevant examples of film. Discussions range from change blindness and apparent motion to character identity and narrative. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: PSY 100

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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