Objectif The proposed research program is designed to investigate the embodied mechanisms that ground cognition, in first (L1)and second (L2) language. We suggest that different languages shape our thinking, perceiving and feeling of the world.More importantly, they are grounded differently. We argue that whereas L1 is embodied, this is not the case for L2, or atleast not to the same degree. The proposed experiments are designed to systematically compare L1/L2 related differencesin performance as well as psychophysiological indicators in a number of paradigms presented to early (EB) and late (LB)bilinguals. To our knowledge these are among the first studies on embodiment with bilingual samples.The suggestion that L1 and L2 are unlikely to be equally embodied will be investigated in a study designed to furnish adirect examination of how L1 and L2 are somatically grounded (a neglected feature of both the embodied literature as wellas bilingualism research). Studies 2 to 4 investigate how embodied simulation may drive specific phenomena suchlanguage congruence effects, modality switching costs and false memories in L1 and L2. Studies 5 & 6 will provide a moreecologically valid indication of how affective and interpersonal states are manifested in spontaneous linguisticrepresentations when using L1 and L2.Our findings are likely to advance our understanding of a number of central issues pertinent to the emerging field ofembodiment and may lend additional support to the assumptions that cognition and language are grounded on bodilystates. Second, this research will identify the constraints of such assumptions in an increasingly multilingual andmulticultural world where the daily use of a second language for professional, recreational and interpersonal purposes isoften required. This is likely to inform research and policies designed to address the current challenges posed byparticipating in two or more linguistic communities. Champ scientifique humanitieslanguages and literaturegeneral language studieshumanitieslanguages and literaturelinguistics Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2013-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2013-CIG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG) Coordinateur Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Contribution de l’UE € 100 000,00 Adresse AVENIDA DAS FORCAS ARMADAS 1649 026 Lisboa Portugal Voir sur la carte Région Continente Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Carina Cunha (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
