Chapter 12
Electroencephalography
Since the 2000s, neuroscientific approaches have gained momentum in cognitive translation and interpreting studies (CTIS).
Temporally precise insights on interlingual reformulation have been gained through electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive method
sensitive to underlying electrical patterns. Here we introduce this method with a focus on CTIS research. First, we survey core notions
and measures, including event-related potentials, oscillatory measures, and functional connectivity patterns. Then, we summarize key EEG
findings on language, bilingualism, and interlingual reformulation. Next, we provide conceptual, methodological, technical, practical, and
ethical considerations for newcomers to the field. Finally, we identify relevant limitations and opportunities for breakthroughs. Overall,
we aim to promote more and better EEG research within CTIS.
Article outline
- 1.The method and key notions
- 1.1The electrophysiology of language, bilingualism, and interlingual reformulation
- 1.2Ethical issues in electroencephalography
- 2.Conceptual aspects
- 2.1The variables in electroencephalography research
- 2.2Data measurement in electroencephalography
- 3.Implementation
- 3.1Global considerations
- 3.2Technical considerations
- 3.3Considerations for data preprocessing and processing in electroencephalography
- 4.Closing remarks
- 4.1Limitations of electroencephalography in CTIS
- 4.2Emerging challenges in electroencephalography research within CTIS
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Further readings on electroencephalography
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References
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