In this class students will learn
- the main features of verbal and non verbal communication
- the cognitive substrates of human communication
- the interconnection between language, perception, memory, attention, and executive functions
- the neuroanatomical substrates of human communication
- the main features of verbal and non verbal communication
- the cognitive substrates of human communication
- the interconnection between language, perception, memory, attention, and executive functions
- the neuroanatomical substrates of human communication
teacher profile teaching materials
Marini, A. (2016). Che cosa sono le neuroscienze cognitive. Carocci
Programme
This class of Neurosciences of Communication and Language will explore the neural and cognitive correlates of communication and language processing. After introducing the notion of communicative competence (both verbal and non-verbal), the focus will be shifted to the analysis of the structural and cognitive characteristics of human language highlighting the interactions among different cognitive systems (e.g., perception, memory, attention, executive functions) and language. Lastly, the most recent cognitive models of langauge production and comprehension will be discussed in light of evidence coming from neuroimaging studies of patients with brain injuries and healthy individuals.Core Documentation
Marini, A. (2018). Manuale di Neurolinguistica. Nuova Edizione. CarocciMarini, A. (2016). Che cosa sono le neuroscienze cognitive. Carocci
Type of delivery of the course
Students will receive the slides describing the contents of this class. They will need to study the following two books: 1.Marini, A. (2008). Manuale di Neurolinguistica. Nuova Edizione. Carocci 2.Marini, A. (2016). Che cosa sono le neuroscienze cognitive. CarocciType of evaluation
The written exam will consist of two open-ended questions dealing with the topics taught in this class.