Objectif Language is a capacity specific to humans and thus biologically based. While our knowledge concerning the neural basis of language in the adult brain has increased considerably, little is known about the relation between language and brain during ontogeny. The present study will focus on the development of brain structure and language function in the domain of syntax. Behavioural and electrophysiological studies indicate that children's basic syntactic knowledge is well advanced at around 3 years of age. However, the ability to process complex hierarchically structured sentences only develops after the age of 5 and is still not adult-like by the age of 7. In adults, two different neural networks supporting syntax have been shown: one processing complex hierarchical syntactic structures and one processing local syntactic constraints. The latter consists of inferior frontal and anterior temporal regions connected via a fibre bundle called the extreme capsule fibre system, whereas the network supporting the processing of complex syntactic structures is based on inferior frontal and posterior temporal regions connected via the superior longitudinal fascile and arcuate fascile (SLF/AF). There is some neuroanatomical evidence that the latter fibre bundles develop relatively late in children. Here, we will investigate the hypothesis that the maturation of the SLF/AF is a prerequisite for the development of the human ability to process complex syntax. We will do so by correlating behavioural, functional and structural brain imaging data in children at different developmental stages. This research will provide fundamental knowledge about the codevelopment of language and the brain, and furthermore serve as a prerequisite for the diagnosis of atypical language development. Champ scientifique natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencecomputational intelligence Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-AG-SH4 - ERC Advanced Grant - The Human Mind and its complexity Appel à propositions ERC-2010-AdG_20100407 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Institution d’accueil MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV Contribution de l’UE € 2 366 688,00 Adresse HOFGARTENSTRASSE 8 80539 Munchen Allemagne Voir sur la carte Région Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Type d’activité Research Organisations Chercheur principal Angela Dorkas Friederici-Haag (Prof.) Contact administratif Alexander Otte (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV Allemagne Contribution de l’UE € 2 366 688,00 Adresse HOFGARTENSTRASSE 8 80539 Munchen Voir sur la carte Région Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Type d’activité Research Organisations Chercheur principal Angela Dorkas Friederici-Haag (Prof.) Contact administratif Alexander Otte (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
