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Dementia, especially the prevalent Alzheimer's type (DAT) is one of the most common cognitive impairments studied in the western world. However, understanding its impact on communication and its linguistic manifestations requires a broader lens that encompasses diverse cultural and multilingual contexts. This course delves into the intricate dynamics of verbal interaction across various stages of dementia within different cultural settings.
From a cross-cultural perspective, we investigate the representation of dementia and discursive practices by individuals living with dementia across different discourse contexts. Through the analysis of spoken and written discourse, including conversations, interviews, public speeches, online forums, and media portrayals, students gain insight into the varied cultural constructions of dementia. Moreover, students are encouraged to collect and analyze data on their own, including their respective cultural and linguistic backgrounds, fostering a deeper understanding of the intersection of language and dementia.
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In addition to the weekly seminar, this course includes a unique interactive workshop with our international expert guest Prof. Dr. Shumin Lin, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan who will visit us this term.
Workshop Tuesday, July 9, 10-16h
Lecture Wednesday, July 10, 14-16h
To secure your spot, attendance is mandatory in our first session on May 7. You are expected to have independently worked on the asynchronous session material provided via Moodle, before our interactive sessions start on May 8. A high degree of autonomous preparation, active participation, and attendance is expected.
Content Note: When selecting this course please be aware that we will discuss sensitive topics through a linguistic lens, among them various stages of the dementias and death.
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