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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • A novel research area, experimental semiotics (ES), has emerged.
  • ES focuses on the experimental investigation of new forms of human communication.
  • This review provides a comprehensive overview of the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To situate experimental semiotics within its conceptual context.
  • To illustrate the main varieties of studies conducted within ES.
  • To highlight key themes and discuss implications for cognitive neuroscience.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Conceptual analysis of experimental semiotics.
  • Identification and categorization of research themes.

Main Results:

  • Experimental semiotics offers a framework for studying novel communication systems.
  • Diverse methodologies are employed to investigate symbolic communication.
  • Key research themes include the emergence, learning, and cognitive underpinnings of communication.

Conclusions:

  • Experimental semiotics is a growing field with significant implications for understanding human communication.
  • The findings have relevance for cognitive neuroscience, particularly in areas of language evolution and cognitive development.
  • Further research is needed to fully explore the potential of experimental semiotics.