Module #1 Introduction to the Course Overview of the course, exploring the complex relationships between memory, self, and identity
Module #2 What is Memory? Defining memory, its functions, and types (sensory, short-term, long-term, episodic, semantic)
Module #3 The Biology of Memory Neural mechanisms, brain regions, and neurotransmitters involved in memory formation and retrieval
Module #4 The Self:Definitions and Theories Philosophical and psychological perspectives on the concept of self, including identity, consciousness, and personhood
Module #5 The Relationship Between Memory and Self How memories shape our sense of identity and selfhood, and vice versa
Module #6 Autobiographical Memory The role of episodic memory in constructing our life stories and sense of self
Module #7 Emotion and Memory How emotions influence memory formation, retrieval, and consolidation
Module #8 False Memories and the Misinformation Effect The psychology of false memories, how they form, and their implications for self and identity
Module #9 Memory and Identity Development How memories shape our sense of self across the lifespan, from childhood to old age
Module #10 Cultural and Social Influences on Memory and Self How cultural and social contexts influence memory formation, retrieval, and the construction of self
Module #11 Memory Loss and Identity The impact of memory loss on sense of self, including Alzheimers disease, amnesia, and other neurological conditions
Module #12 The Psychology of Personal Identity Theories and research on personal identity, including narrative identity, self-concept, and self-esteem
Module #13 Continuity of Identity Philosophical and psychological perspectives on personal identity and its continuity over time
Module #14 The Role of Memory in Personal Growth and Change How memories contribute to personal growth, self-awareness, and transformation
Module #15 Memory, Self, and Emotions The complex relationships between memory, self, and emotions, including the role of emotional regulation
Module #16 The Impact of Technology on Memory and Self How digital technologies, social media, and artificial intelligence are changing the way we think about memory and self
Module #17 Memory and Self in Psychology and Neuroscience Current research and debates in psychology and neuroscience on the neural basis of self and identity
Module #18 The Philosophy of Personal Identity Classical and contemporary philosophical perspectives on personal identity, including essentialism, nominalism, and social constructivism
Module #19 Memory, Self, and Morality The relationships between memory, self, and moral identity, including the role of moral emotions and values
Module #20 The Dark Side of Memory The negative consequences of memory, including PTSD, nightmares, and intrusive memories
Module #21 Memory, Self, and Creativity The role of memory in creative processes, including imagination, inspiration, and innovation
Module #22 Memory and Self in Clinical Psychology Applications of memory and self research in clinical psychology, including therapy and intervention
Module #23 Memory, Self, and Social Justice The role of memory in social justice movements, including collective memory, cultural trauma, and historical injustice
Module #24 Memory, Self, and Spirituality The relationships between memory, self, and spirituality, including the role of transcendence and existential meaning
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Memory, Self, and the Continuity of Identity career
