27.1553, Confs: Cog Sci, Computational Ling, Lexicography, Psycholing, Semantics/Netherlands

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Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:31:01
From: marianna bolognesi [M.M.Bolognesi2 at uva.nl]
Subject: Abstract Concepts: Debating Their Structure, Processing, and Modeling

 
Abstract Concepts: Debating Their Structure, Processing, and Modeling 
Short Title: International Symposium 

Date: 18-Nov-2016 - 18-Nov-2016 
Location: University of Amsterdam, Netherlands 
Contact: Marianna Bolognesi 
Contact Email: M.M.Bolognesi2 at uva.nl 

Linguistic Field(s): Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Lexicography; Psycholinguistics; Semantics 

Meeting Description: 

Save the Date: November 18, 2016

With this announcement, we invite you to save the date on your calendar, and
consider participating to this unique, high-profile international symposium
that will take place in Amsterdam on November 18.

Here, some preliminary information:

Topic:

On which dimensions of meaning do abstract and concrete concepts differ? 
How does perceptual experience affect abstract concept processing and
representation?
What is the role of language in shaping and indexing the content of concrete
vs abstract concepts?

Abstract concepts are a controversial and widely debated topic, within the
theoretical discussion about the embodied vs symbolic nature of language and
meaning. 

The aim of this project is to bring together current views about the
structure, processing, and modeling of abstract concepts. 

Organization: 

8 eminent scholars have been invited to Amsterdam to discuss the nature,
structure, processing, and modeling of abstract concepts in various
disciplines. 
During the symposium the panelists will present in turn their view and will
receive structured comments (prepared in advance) from their peers. A general
discussion among all panelists and the audience will follow. 

Invited Speakers: 

Prof. Max Louwerse (cognitive psych and artificial intelligence)
Prof. Alessandro Lenci (computational linguistics)
Prof. Piek Vossen (computational lexicology)
Prof. Gabriella Vigliocco (cognitive neurosciences)
Dr. Diane Pecher (cognitive science)
Prof. Gun Semin (social sciences)
Prof. Ken McRae (experimental psychology) 
Prof. Friedemann Pulvermueller (neuroscience)

Host:

At the Metaphor Lab Amsterdam, we conduct interdisciplinary research that
tackle the structure and functioning of metaphor in thought, language, and
communication. 
The nature of abstract concepts is particularly relevant for metaphor
researchers, because it has been argued for decades that metaphors are matters
of thought, that allow us to understand abstract concepts by comparing them to
concrete ones. 

This event, in particular, is organized within the COGVIM project (EU Marie
Curie IEF, awarded to Dr Marianna Bolognesi - n° 629076).

We look forward to welcoming you in Amsterdam!
 






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