Programme

This course introduces the understanding of the neurocognitive correlates of communicative and linguistic competence. After defining the concept of competence, the characteristics of communicative competence and the structural and cognitive features of human language will be explored highlighting the interactions between different cognitive (e.g., memory, attention, executive functions) and perceptual (e.g., visual or auditory perception) systems and language. The most recent cognitive models of language production and comprehension will also be described using results from studies based on observations of patients with language disorders and healthy subjects using neuroimaging techniques.

Core Documentation

Students will receive the slides describing the contents of this class. They will need to study the following two books:
Marini, A. (2008). Manuale di Neurolinguistica. Carocci
Marini, A. (2021). Che cos’è la Psicolinguistica. Carocci

Reference Bibliography

Marini, A. (2016). Che cosa sono le neuroscienze cognitive. Carocci, Roma Gazzaniga, M.S., Ivry, R.B., Mangun, G.R.. (2008). Cognitive neurosciences: the biology of the mind. Norton & Co.

Type of delivery of the course

Compatible with the pandemic situation, the Course will be held in-person with lectures accompanied by slides.

Type of evaluation

The exam will be written with multiple choice questions.