In this
seminar we will elaborate on contemporary topics in developmental science, such
as:
·
Nature
versus nurture: On the early emergence of concepts in the developing human mind
·
The
evolutionary roots of human prosocial behavior
·
The
primacy role of culture in human development
·
Are
there general learning principles that drive human development?
·
…
The final
topics of the seminar will be decided on in the first session.
The seminar
will be a mix of inputs by the lecturer, short student presentations, group
discussions, and guest lectures.