The course aims to provide the basic concepts of the study of language in the field of cognitive sciences. Specifically, the different theoretical hypotheses that have focused on the innate or learned nature of language will be analyzed.
At the end of the course the student:
- will acquire the basic concepts of the theoretical models of language proposed in the field of cognitive sciences.
- Will be able to distinguish the theses advanced by the authors from the arguments used to support such theses, and will be able to provide a correct reconstruction of these arguments
At the end of the course the student:
- will acquire the basic concepts of the theoretical models of language proposed in the field of cognitive sciences.
- Will be able to distinguish the theses advanced by the authors from the arguments used to support such theses, and will be able to provide a correct reconstruction of these arguments
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
- Chapt. I, II e III di Graffi G. (2008). Che cos'è la grammatica generativa. Carocci, Roma.
Mutuazione: 20704027 FILOSOFIA DEL LINGUAGGIO E DELLA COMUNICAZIONE 1 in Scienze della Comunicazione L-20 R A - I CHIERA ALESSANDRA
Core Documentation
- Ferretti F. (2015). La facoltà di linguaggio. Determinanti biologiche e variabilità culturale. Carocci, Roma.- Chapt. I, II e III di Graffi G. (2008). Che cos'è la grammatica generativa. Carocci, Roma.
Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The exam will consist of a written test with open-ended and multiple-choice questions. As part of the course, ongoing activities (e-tivities) are planned, such as guided argumentative writing exercises, collective discussion of the difficulties encountered, and feedback-based review, aimed at fostering critical understanding of the content and self-assessment of learning. Students with disabilities and specific learning disorders (SLD) may request the accommodations to be granted during exams through the dedicated University portal, available at the following link: https://www.uniroma3.it/roma-tre-inclusiva-studenti-con-disabilita-e-con-dsa/ teacher profile teaching materials
Understanding what it means to be able to communicate, and becoming familiar with major theories of language and its cognitive and social foundations, is essential for critically analyzing how the human mind works and how communication operates across different cultures.
Excerpt from Tramacere, Antonella. Introduzione alle psicologie evoluzionistiche. L'origine della mente umana tra scienza e filosofia. Clueb, 2022.
Mutuazione: 20704027 FILOSOFIA DEL LINGUAGGIO E DELLA COMUNICAZIONE 1 in Scienze della Comunicazione L-20 R L - Z TRAMACERE ANTONELLA
Programme
- The course aims to introduce some of the fundamental theories of language and communication, with particular attention to the psychological and cognitive requirements for the acquisition, comprehension, and production of language. It will also explore the main approaches to language — cognitive, comparative, and cultural — through an analysis of key concepts such as modularity, specific intelligence (especially cultural), general intelligence, and mental representation. Finally, the course will examine the definitions and roles of several psychological capacities that are crucial to the development and evolution of language, including empathy, theory of mind, imitation, and non-verbal communication.Understanding what it means to be able to communicate, and becoming familiar with major theories of language and its cognitive and social foundations, is essential for critically analyzing how the human mind works and how communication operates across different cultures.
Core Documentation
Ferretti, Francesco. La facoltà di linguaggio: determinanti biologiche e variabilità culturale. Carocci editore, 2015.Excerpt from Tramacere, Antonella. Introduzione alle psicologie evoluzionistiche. L'origine della mente umana tra scienza e filosofia. Clueb, 2022.
Attendance
Students are strongly encouraged to attend classes. Those who, for any reason, are unable to attend will not be allowed to take the in-course written assessments. Non-attending students may take the final written exam during the regular examination period. Students who wish to take the exam in oral form must contact the instructor and provide a reasoned request.Type of evaluation
The exam will be written and will consist of 21 multiple-choice questions, each with only one correct answer to be marked with a cross. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. In addition, there will be one open-ended question worth up to 10 points. The maximum possible score is 31 (corresponding to 30 cum laude).