SSLAC members maintain the lab resources listed below. In addition, we have access to university-wide resources such as the newly-established VR Cave.
See also XLinC's YouTube channel on experimental methods.

The XLinC Lab – the lab for Experimental Linguistics in Cologne – is headed by Prof. Dr. Petra Schumacher and investigates how the human brain reacts to different language-related stimuli using various methods. It is equipped with specialized devices to study human language processing, carrying out various types of experiments, including EEG recordings, Eyetracking experiments with adults, Speech recordings and Reaction time studies.

The Sign Language Lab in Cologne is headed by Prof. Dr. Pamela Perniss and investigates the linguistic structure of sign languages, in particular, DGS (German Sign Language); the role of iconicity in shaping the lexicon and structure of sign languages; the use of feedback signals by signing interlocutors; and the “L2M2” learning of DGS. It is equipped with a recording studio and research lab for naturalistic data collection and behavioral experiments.

The Phonetics Lab in Cologne is headed by Prof. Dr. Martine Grice and investigates the prosody and articulation of phonological structure and phonetic detail across a range of languages and clinical populations. Research topics include analysis and modeling of the interplay between intonation, articulation and information structure and of multimodal interaction in dyadic conversations. The lab has facilities for acoustic and video recordings, dual EMA (electromagnetic articulography), laryngography, electropalatography, plethysmography and eye tracking glasses.

The Media and Communication Lab at the University of Cologne is headed by Prof. Dr. Dr. Kai Kaspar and investigates the effects of (social) media on users’ perception, thinking, and behavior. The lab is equipped with a stationary and mobile eye-tracking technology, Virtual Reality setups, gaming setups, video recording technology, and expertise in video animation. The lab also manages the ViLLA-Portal and several digital learning apps.