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How does the language one speaks affect one's behavior, concepts, and reasoning? In the early 20th century, this issue was cast in stark binary terms: "language" does or does not affect "thought." Now that the 21st century is upon us, things are not so clearcut: this simple binary question has exploded into a rich and complex landscape of subtle positions. New research in a number of fields and new theories of both language and cognition have generated an exciting and intricate tapestry of discussion, but one sorely in need of cross-discipline communication.
On Saturday, Oct. 25 three leading researchers will convene for a symposium to explore this landscape. The presentations will cover cutting edge research from psychology and linguistics, and discussion will focus on the interpretation of these results, a topic demanding the participation of a wide array of disciplines. Our hope is that the speakers' presentations will serve as the starting point for interdisciplinary interpretation and discussion with the audience. The event will also include a lunch, graduate student poster session, and evening reception. It is sponsored by the Theodore and Francis Geballe Workshop on Cognition and Language and will be hosted by the Center for the Study of Language and Information. For updates on the conference, as well as general information regarding the Cognition and Language workshop, please sign up for our mailing list here. Download the poster here. |