Cognitive neuroscience of language & learning - implementation with electroencypholography (EEG)

本研究的重点是语言加工和学习的神经机制，研究人类大脑的可塑性与获得语言能力和其他认知技能的关系。为了实现这一目标，我们需要脑电图设备，它可以很好地解决与语言处理和学习相关的认知神经功能的时间进展。该设备还将被来自认知科学、语言学、哲学、心理学、计算科学和电子工程的一组研究人员用于调查许多跨学科的研究工作，如分类、推理、描述语言现象以及比较脑电图和功能磁共振成像分析。此外，该设备将为研究生和本科生提供培训机会。现场脑电图设备的存在将推动SFU认知科学小组在这一领域的突出地位。

This research focuses on the neural mechanisms involved in language processing and learning, examining the plasticity of the human brain associated with acquiring linguistic proficiency and other cognitive skills. To achieve this, we require EEG equipment, which gives good resolution for the temporal progression of cognitive neurological functions associated with language processing and learning. The equipment will also be used by a group of researchers from Cognitive Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Computing Science and Electrical Engineering,in the investigation of very many interdisciplinary research efforts, such as categorization, reasoning, describing linguistic phenomena, and comparing EEG and fMRI analyses.  In addition, the equipment will provide training opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students.  The presence of an onsite EEG facility will propel the SFU Cognitive Science group into prominence in this area.