Dear all,
this is just a quick reminder that the talk of Paula Rubio-Fernandez
will take place tomorrow at 16:00 on Zoom. See the invitation below.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Best regards,
Zsuzsanna Nemecz
Time and date:16:00 (CET), Thursday, 9. 12. 2021.
Speaker:Paula Rubio-Fernandez (University of Oslo)
Title:Pragmatics is more than reading in between the lines
Abstract: Pragmatic reasoning is often understood as the ability to read
in between the lines. In this talk I will argue that this mindreading
ability is essential for understanding what is said, not only what is
implicit in a message. This view of pragmatics has implications for the
role of language and communication on the development and mature use of
Theory of Mind. I will present a series of studies using a variation of
the so-called ‘Director task’ to show how adults can derive
sophisticated mindreading inferences in a paradigm that is known for
revealing limits in pragmatic reasoning. Results from a simplified task
with preschoolers will also be discussed. I will conclude by presenting
a new line of work investigating how cross-linguistic differences and
universals in reference systems can offer key insights into how language
and communication train Theory of Mind throughout the lifespan.
Zoom
link:https://ppk-elte-hu.zoom.us/j/96143916344?pwd=aDkvZjFaWjFHdmw4aDE3Zy9ka1h2QT09
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Meeting ID: 961 4391 6344
Passcode: 023528
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