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Language

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Linguistics
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Language shapes meaning and human connection.
  • Understanding and knowledge are transformed through linguistic expression.
  • Meaningful connections are vital, especially during pandemics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how language, coupled with simulation, influences human connectedness.
  • To investigate the role of disciplinary knowledge in enhancing communication.
  • To highlight the significance of human connection in challenging times.

Main Methods:

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