Tohoku University Motoaki Sugiura Lab.

Does a language-specific neural substrate really exist? At least in various language-non-specific brain mechanisms play an important role in daily language use and acquisition of it ability. An international symposium focusing on non-verbal neural basis of language function and its acquisition was held at the 42^nd Annual Meeting of the Japan Neuroscience Society (July 25-28, 2019. Toki Messe, Niigata, Japan).(Sugiura)
 

Speakers

• “Auditory processing and second language acquisition.“ Adam Tierney (Birkbeck, University of London)
• “Neural mechanisms of hierarchical structure building in language and mathematics.” Michiru Makuuchi (National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities)　
• “Neurocognitive Correlates of Scientific Text Comprehension: Individual Differences in Executive Functions, Electronic Device Usage and Reading Habits.” Chun-Ting Hsu (Pennsylvania State University/ Kyoto University)
• “The role of social cognition in language learning.” Hyeonjeong Jeong (Tohoku University)

A lively debate took place.

Thank you very much. Cheers!