Katedra za kognitivne znanosti

This is the introductory course, which will take place in weeks 1 to 6 in the Winter semester. 

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive
understanding of the fundamental principles underlying contemporary cognitive
linguistic theory and analysis. Emphasizing cognitive elements and processes
integral to human linguistic ability, the course delves into intricate
operational cognitive principles that underpin various facets of language,
including lexical organization and grammatical structure, as well as
conceptualization, meaning, discourse, and general principles of human thought.
The primary objective is to point to some theoretical and methodological
directions which can help us elucidate the intricate interplay between language
and the human mind, fostering a deeper comprehension of the cognitive
foundations of linguistic phenomena and language viewed as as a sub-system of
human cognition.