Talk by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoffmann at the RTG

Creativity and Construction Grammar

The RTG is thrilled to announce a captivating talk by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoffmann from Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, hosted by the Research Training Group “Dimensions of Constructional Space.”

In this talk, Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoffmann will discuss the intriguing notion of linguistic creativity in humans. Explore the evolution of the human mind and its capacity to generate original thoughts and innovative solutions, discover the crucial role played by constructional networks in fostering creative acts, and join the discourse on how Conceptual Blending serves as the catalyst behind the creation of both creative and non-creative constructs. To gain insights into the significance of social interactions between speakers and hearers in the context of linguistic creativity, come to the talk on November 6th from 12:15 to 13:45, in room KH 1.014 at Universitätsstraße 15.