Finding words again – Regaining languages after a stroke [Ring]

Date : 16/03/2026
Heure : 17:15 - 19:15
Lieu: Institut de plurilinguisme, Rue de Morat 24, 1700 Fribourg, salle K103

A talk with
Marina Laganaro – Université de Genève
Jürg Schwyter – Private Scholar

Sprache der Veranstaltung: English


Nach dem Gespräch (18:45 Uhr) findet ein Apero statt.
Un apéro a lieu après l’entretien (18h45)


What used to work naturally suddenly becomes severely impaired. Yes, a stroke can place strict limits on our language skills. How one deals with her or his “before” and “after”? How can a language be relearnt? How can abrupt limitations on the ability to articulate language be overcome? What individual and external resources are crucial for speech rehabilitation? What role do emotional factors can play in this process?


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