Corso di laurea in Cognitive Science and Theory of Communication

The Master's Degree Course is ruled by the TEACHING REGULATIONS FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE COURSE IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE AND THEORY OF COMMUNICATION (CLASS LM-55/LM-92), linked below. 

Students interested in enrolling in the multidisciplinary Master's Degree in Cognitive Science and Theory of Communication (LM-55/92) must have in-depth knowledge of cognitive processes, the methodology of empirical sciences, and adequate notions of neuroscience and of philosophical, semiotic, communicative, pedagogical knowledge, as well as anthropological, linguistic, Information Technology and socio-political fields.
 

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The educational objectives of the Multidisciplinary Master’s Degree in Cognitive Sciences and Communication Theories (Class LM-55/92) aim to provide advanced training in the core disciplines of cognitive science—such as cognitive psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and social sciences. These are integrated with high-level theoretical and methodological skills for the analysis, design, and implementation of next-generation ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) models and interfaces. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of cognitive functions within interaction and communication processes (both human-to-human and human-computer) and their emulation via artificial devices.

Specifically, graduates will:

• Acquire in-depth theoretical and operational knowledge for an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the mind, behavior, and communicative capabilities.
• Conduct basic and applied research independently or within groups, utilizing advanced data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Understand the structure and functioning of various media and their underlying cognitive processes.
• Gain proficiency in software programming to emulate natural cognitive and communicative processes.
• Apply theoretical and operational knowledge of communication and decision-making to individual and collective contexts within organizational, economic, and social frameworks.
• Master the simulative, observational, and experimental methodologies used in mind-brain research and human-computer interface design.

Graduates will be qualified for high-responsibility roles in public and private sectors (schools, public administration, corporations), specifically in interface design, information systems, and integrated communication. They may also work as freelancers, consultants, or specialists in knowledge dissemination and innovative technology promotion.

To achieve these goals, the Course includes:

• Theoretical and methodological coursework in cognitive and communication sciences.
• Skills development in creating computational models of complex systems.
• Seminars, laboratory work, and practical applications in real or simulated scenarios.
• Internships and international study opportunities at European universities.
• Workshops and research projects demonstrating autonomous and cooperative mastery of the field.

Established in the 2014/15 academic year, this multidisciplinary program harmonizes the objectives of two degree classes into a single project. It explores the synergy between cognitive processes (representations, stereotypes, beliefs) and their expression through communication, investigated via philosophy, neuroscience, sociology, and ICT impact studies.