Pós-Graduação em Estudos da Tradução

O Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estudos da Tradução (PGET) e o Programa de Pós-Graduação em Inglês (PPGI) terão a honra de receber, no contexto do projeto CAPES/PrInt intitulado “Tradução, Tradição e Inovação”, os professores Katrien Segaert e Ali Mazaheri, vinculados à School of Psychology e ao Centre for Human Brain Health da Universidade de Birmingham, Reino Unido. Os docentes serão responsáveis pela condução de palestras e de um minicurso.

 In this talk, I will discuss how healthy ageing affects the production and comprehension of language, as well as the underlying brain mechanisms. I will zoom in on individual differences among healthy older adults, what might explain these, and how we could interpret them in the light of cognitive ageing theories. This will lead us to findings on intervention strategies and lifestyle factors (e.g., regular physical exercise) and how these factors can contribute to maintaining language abilities in older age. Implications for bilingualism, translation and interpreting will also be discussed.

This mini course provides an introduction to Electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive technique for recording electrical activity in the brain. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of EEG, including how it captures brain rhythms both at rest and during cognitive tasks. The course will cover key analytical methods, focusing on the event-related approach and how it has been instrumental in uncovering how the brain processes information in both typical and clinical populations. Additionally, we will explore the oscillation approach, which studies the patterns of neural oscillations and their role in cognitive functions. Through these discussions, attendees will gain insights into the strengths and limitations of EEG in neuroscience research and its potential applications in clinical settings.

The neurons in the brain constantly produce rhythmic electrical activity that can be non-invasively detected at the scalp. In this presentation, I will provide evidence that specific characteristics of brain rhythms—both at rest and during cognition —can be used to gauge the resilience of individuals to developing chronic pain or dementia after surgery. I will also discuss potential future directions for this research in both basic science and translational endeavors, including bilingualism.