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

1.Marini, A. (2008). Manuale di Neurolinguistica. Carocci
2.Marini, A. (2016). Che cosa sono le neuroscienze cognitive. Carocci

Reference Bibliography

1. Gazzaniga, Ivry, Mangun (2015). Neuroscienze Cognitive. Zanichelli 2. Marini, A. (2021). Cosa è la Psicolinguistica. Carocci

Type of delivery of the course

Depending on the pandemics, the course will be in presence. If it will not be possible in presence, the course will take place on Microsoft Teams.

Attendance

Depending on the pandemics, the course will be in presence. If it will not be possible in presence, the course will take place on Microsoft Teams.

Type of evaluation

Depending on the pandemics, the exam will be in presence and will consist of a written exam with two open questions. If it will not be possible in presence, the exam will take place on Microsoft Teams and will consist of a multiple choice exam.