[ecrea] partners for EUROCORES programme

> At the University of Rijeka, Croatia, we are putting together a 
> project proposal under the ESF EUROCORES Programme 
> (EuroUnderstanding - Understanding and Misunderstanding: 
> Cognition,Communication and Culture; see 
> http://www.esf.org/eurounderstanding). The title of our project is: 
> Cognitive Neurodynamics of Embodied Conceptual Understanding.
>
> We are trying to set up a network of research teams, focusing on 
> specific topics within our field of interest (e.g. 'social 
> meaning'). However, complementary topics are also welcome.
>
> We would specially be interested in contributions pertaining to the 
> field of cognitive cultural studies.
>
> Partners and ideas are welcome.  Brief structure of our outline 
> proposal is right below. If you are interested to 
> participate,  contact me at (marina.biti /at/ ri.t-com.hr) for more info.
>
> Marina Biti
>
> _____________________________
>
> Cognitive Neurodynamics of Embodied Conceptual Understanding
>
> 1. Embodied understanding at the individual level
>
> 1.1.Embodiment of conceptual mechanisms
>
> 1.2. Embodiment of language
>
>
> 2.       Embodied understanding at the social level
>
> 2.1. The 'social brain'
>
> 2.1. Discursive practices and the 'social meaning'
>
>
> 3.      Methodology
>
> Computer simulations.
>
> Cognitive experiments.
>
> Conceptual integration networks
>
> Contextualised analysis.
>
> Culture-based interpretation.
>
>
>
> Contribution to the overall objectives of the programme EuroUnderstanding
>
> The proposed project will delineate cognitive and neural mechanisms
> responsible for perceptual and social simulation which are believed to be
> important components of understanding. Investigated mechanisms might
> contribute to discovery of conditions which facilitate understanding.
>
> The proposed project may also shed new light on the issue of
> misunderstanding. With the emphasis on the interaction between sensory and
> motor experiences and conceptual knowledge the proposed neural models and
> conceptual outcomes will explain how exposure to different contexts and
> environments might lead to a variety of conceptual structures. Differences
> in dynamic (on-line) conceptual structures might lead to the
> misunderstanding while individuals communicate to each other. Differences in
> global (long-lasting) conceptual structures might cause misunderstanding
> amongst cultures and nations.

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