Language and thought are intricately intertwined, creating a complex tapestry that shapes our cognition. While it is evident that thought can exist independently of language, particularly in the ...

The study of linguistic cognition takes you into the heart of the mind. Cognitive linguists examine the language that we use to tell stories, describe feelings and sensory experiences, collaborate ...

The world of brain research has a secret flaw. For decades, studies into how the mind works have been carried out primarily by English-speaking scientists on English-speaking participants. Yet their ...

This track explores the relationship between language and mind. Students will learn about the meanings and functions of language, the ways in which language is produced and comprehended, how it is ...

“SHAPE: The system of shape representations in cognition, development and across languages,” encompasses the way that shape figures into the learning of 44 different languages — systematically sampled ...

Learning a new language is more than just acquiring the ability to communicate in another tongue; it’s a profound journey that expands your cognitive horizons, fundamentally altering the way your ...

Learning a second language is an effective and enjoyable way to improve brain health, reports a new study that was jointly conducted by Baycrest and York University. Researchers found that older ...

Metaphor is not merely a literary device but a fundamental cognitive mechanism that shapes how individuals conceptualise and communicate their experiences. In cognitive linguistics, research into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the recent spate of claims that ...

Analyses of self-paced reading times reveal that linguistic prediction deteriorates under limited executive resources, with this resource sensitivity becoming markedly more pronounced with advancing ...