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The document discusses various religious and historical theories about the origins of human language. It mentions that in Judeo-Christian beliefs, God gave Adam the power to name all things, while in Egyptian mythology the god Thoth created speech. It also notes that in Babylonian mythology the god Nabu gave humans language, and in Hinduism the gods Brahma and Saraswati were involved in the creation of language and knowledge. The document concludes by mentioning several 20th century ideas about language originating from imitation, emotional expressions, or the fusion of male and female sounds.
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Language likely emerged as humans evolved more sophisticated brains and the ability to communicate. While the exact origins are unknown, early theories proposed that language developed from imitating sounds in nature, qualities of objects, songs, emotions, or gestures. However, these theories all have limitations as few words can be traced to onomatopoeia or mimetic origins. More recent hypotheses suggest language was spurred by needs like warning calls, instructions, or deception. The development of complex grammar remains unknown, so the exact origins of human language remain a mystery.
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The document discusses various hypotheses for the origins of human language. It presents beliefs that language originated as a gift from God or gods to humans. Alternatively, it proposes that language evolved naturally through human evolution developing a language acquisition device and cultural systems of meaning. The document also suggests language was consciously invented by humans and gradually refined or developed through imitation and the need to communicate and express feelings. It outlines several imitation and necessity hypotheses but notes these cannot be proven. The document instructs the reader to review notes on why divine creation and natural evolution cannot be proven and to read carefully about hypotheses regarding the diversity of language.
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This document discusses various theories about the origins of human language. It provides definitions of language and discusses evidence from fossils, genetics, tools and cave paintings. The document also summarizes different approaches to how language emerged, including the idea that it developed gradually from primate communication or emerged suddenly in humans. Several theories are outlined, such as language originating from imitation of sounds, emerging during a proposed aquatic ape phase, or developing from gestures and vocalizations.
Orgin of language
Human language originated from multiple sources according to the document. The Divine source theory suggests that language was originally given by God. Experiments by ancient kings isolating infants found they spontaneously spoke known languages. Natural sounds of animals and emotions may also have contributed words that imitate sounds. As humans lived in social groups, some communication was needed to coordinate tasks requiring physical effort. Physical adaptations like an upright posture and tools requiring hands freed speech to develop. The brain's lateralization for both language and tool use supported this. Finally, the genetic source hypothesis is that humans are born with the innate capacity for language due to pre-programmed language genes.
Origins of language
The document discusses the origins of human language. It notes that Neanderthal skeletons from 60,000 years ago had the hyoid bone, indicating they could speak, though perhaps at a basic level. Early humans likely developed systems of communication using sounds, gestures, expressions and simple words to work together and share knowledge. Over time, as groups separated geographically, languages diverged but still share words for common environmental concepts. The Indo-European language family demonstrates this evolution from a hypothesized original language.
Origin of language
The document discusses several hypotheses for the origins of human language:
1) Language may have evolved from early warning signals or instructions used during activities like hunting.
2) Language developed through cooperative efforts like chanting to coordinate tasks like moving stones.
3) Some hypothesize that the need to deceive and lie drove the development of language for selfish purposes.
4) Physical features like teeth, lips, larynx, and tongue evolved in ways that enabled a wide variety of speech sounds. Hand gestures may also have preceded language development.
5) The human brain is lateralized and specialized for language acquisition, supporting the idea that humans have an innate ability for language.
The origins of language
This document discusses several theories about the origins of human language. It presents the hypothesis that language first developed between 100,000 and 50,000 years ago with the emergence of homo sapiens. Several proposed sources of early language are examined, including the idea that language had divine or spiritual origins, emerged from natural sounds in the environment, developed from physical gestures, was enabled by physical adaptations in the vocal tract and brain, or has innate genetic foundations. However, the document concludes that no single theory has been proven and the precise origins of language remain unclear.
The origin of language
The document discusses two theories about the origin of language:
1. The Bow Wow Theory proposes that early humans imitated animal sounds to communicate, like saying "bow wow" to refer to dogs. Over time, these imitative sounds evolved into early words.
2. The Gesture Theory argues that one of the earliest forms of communication involved using hand gestures and signs, which later developed into spoken words by imitating the mouth and tongue movements associated with gestures. For example, pointing up with the hand also involves raising the tongue. Both theories suggest that language originated from imitating physical actions or sounds in the environment.
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Language likely emerged as humans evolved more sophisticated brains and the ability to communicate. While the exact origins are unknown, early theories proposed that language developed from imitating sounds in nature, qualities of objects, songs, emotions, or gestures. However, these theories all have limitations as few words can be traced to onomatopoeia or mimetic origins. More recent hypotheses suggest language was spurred by needs like warning calls, instructions, or deception. The development of complex grammar remains unknown, so the exact origins of human language remain a mystery.
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Human language originated from multiple sources according to the document. The Divine source theory suggests that language was originally given by God. Experiments by ancient kings isolating infants found they spontaneously spoke known languages. Natural sounds of animals and emotions may also have contributed words that imitate sounds. As humans lived in social groups, some communication was needed to coordinate tasks requiring physical effort. Physical adaptations like an upright posture and tools requiring hands freed speech to develop. The brain's lateralization for both language and tool use supported this. Finally, the genetic source hypothesis is that humans are born with the innate capacity for language due to pre-programmed language genes.
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The document discusses the origins of human language. It notes that Neanderthal skeletons from 60,000 years ago had the hyoid bone, indicating they could speak, though perhaps at a basic level. Early humans likely developed systems of communication using sounds, gestures, expressions and simple words to work together and share knowledge. Over time, as groups separated geographically, languages diverged but still share words for common environmental concepts. The Indo-European language family demonstrates this evolution from a hypothesized original language.
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The document discusses several hypotheses for the origins of human language:
1) Language may have evolved from early warning signals or instructions used during activities like hunting.
2) Language developed through cooperative efforts like chanting to coordinate tasks like moving stones.
3) Some hypothesize that the need to deceive and lie drove the development of language for selfish purposes.
4) Physical features like teeth, lips, larynx, and tongue evolved in ways that enabled a wide variety of speech sounds. Hand gestures may also have preceded language development.
5) The human brain is lateralized and specialized for language acquisition, supporting the idea that humans have an innate ability for language.
The origins of language
This document discusses several theories about the origins of human language. It presents the hypothesis that language first developed between 100,000 and 50,000 years ago with the emergence of homo sapiens. Several proposed sources of early language are examined, including the idea that language had divine or spiritual origins, emerged from natural sounds in the environment, developed from physical gestures, was enabled by physical adaptations in the vocal tract and brain, or has innate genetic foundations. However, the document concludes that no single theory has been proven and the precise origins of language remain unclear.
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The document discusses two theories about the origin of language:
1. The Bow Wow Theory proposes that early humans imitated animal sounds to communicate, like saying "bow wow" to refer to dogs. Over time, these imitative sounds evolved into early words.
2. The Gesture Theory argues that one of the earliest forms of communication involved using hand gestures and signs, which later developed into spoken words by imitating the mouth and tongue movements associated with gestures. For example, pointing up with the hand also involves raising the tongue. Both theories suggest that language originated from imitating physical actions or sounds in the environment.
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The document discusses several theories about the origins of human language. It describes hypotheses such as the "bow-wow" theory that early words imitated animal sounds, the "pooh-pooh" theory that words derived from expressions of emotion, and necessity theories where language developed to convey warnings or enable cooperation. The document also discusses the idea that language evolved through genetic mutations, allowing innate linguistic abilities, and the debate around whether there was one original language or multiple origins of language diversity today.
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The document discusses several theories about the origins of human language:
1) A divine source - In many religions, language was given to humans by God. However, theories about an original language cannot be proven.
2) Natural sound sources - Early words may have imitated environmental sounds or emotional cries, but this does not explain abstract concepts.
3) Social interaction - Language developed from rhythmic sounds used in coordinated group tasks, but primates live socially without true language.
4) Physical adaptation - As early humans' vocal tract and brain evolved, language capacities emerged to allow increased cooperation and social learning. However, evidence is limited due to lack of records from long ago.
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UNIT 1 : THE ORIGINS OF LANGUAGE
UNIT 2 : ANIMALS AND HUMAN LANGUAGE
UNIT 3 : THE DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING
UNIT 4 : THE SOUNDS OF LANGUAGE
UNIT 5 : THE SOUND PATTERNS OF LANGUAGE
UNIT 6 : WORDS and WORD FORMATION PROCESSES
UNIT 7 : MORPHOLOGY
UNIT 8 : PHRASES and SENTENCES : GRAMMAR
UNIT 9 : SYNTAX
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The document discusses six major theories about the origins of language: 1) the divine source theory which references biblical stories, 2) the natural sound theory that language emerged from imitating sounds, 3) the social interaction theory that language developed to communicate within social groups, 4) the physical adaptation theory that evolutionary changes to vocal anatomy enabled speech, 5) the tool-making theory that language emerged from increasing brain size and complexity, and 6) the genetic theory that language abilities are innate. Each theory is examined in terms of arguments for and against how language developed gradually over time or suddenly appeared.
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1. The "ding-dong" hypothesis claims language began with onomatopoeic words but cannot account for abstract concepts.
2. The "pooh-pooh" hypothesis ties language to emotional responses but exclamations depend on existing language.
3. The "bow-wow" hypothesis suggests language imitated animal sounds but the sounds used differ across languages.
4. The "ta-ta" hypothesis proposes language developed from gestures but hand gestures have different cultural meanings. The document also briefly discusses generative grammar and its four subfields.
Chapter 1 the origins of language
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The document discusses several theories about the origins of human language. It begins by outlining two divine source theories - that language originated from God or divine beings. It then examines physical adaptation theories which argue that the evolution of certain human physical traits, like bipedalism and advanced vocal tracts, enabled the development of speech. The document also explores natural sound theories, which propose that early words imitated environmental sounds or emotional cries. It questions whether these could have generated full languages.
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1) A divine source - In many religions, language was given to humans by God. However, theories about an original language cannot be proven.
2) Natural sound sources - Early words may have imitated environmental sounds or emotional cries, but this does not explain abstract concepts.
3) Social interaction - Language developed from rhythmic sounds used in coordinated group tasks, but primates live socially without true language.
4) Physical adaptation - As early humans' vocal tract and brain evolved, language capacities emerged to allow increased cooperation and social learning. However, evidence is limited due to lack of records from long ago.
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UNIT 1 : THE ORIGINS OF LANGUAGE
UNIT 2 : ANIMALS AND HUMAN LANGUAGE
UNIT 3 : THE DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING
UNIT 4 : THE SOUNDS OF LANGUAGE
UNIT 5 : THE SOUND PATTERNS OF LANGUAGE
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The document discusses six major theories about the origins of language: 1) the divine source theory which references biblical stories, 2) the natural sound theory that language emerged from imitating sounds, 3) the social interaction theory that language developed to communicate within social groups, 4) the physical adaptation theory that evolutionary changes to vocal anatomy enabled speech, 5) the tool-making theory that language emerged from increasing brain size and complexity, and 6) the genetic theory that language abilities are innate. Each theory is examined in terms of arguments for and against how language developed gradually over time or suddenly appeared.
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1. The "ding-dong" hypothesis claims language began with onomatopoeic words but cannot account for abstract concepts.
2. The "pooh-pooh" hypothesis ties language to emotional responses but exclamations depend on existing language.
3. The "bow-wow" hypothesis suggests language imitated animal sounds but the sounds used differ across languages.
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1) Onomatopoeic theories propose that early sounds imitated environmental noises like animal calls.
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3) Symbolism theories postulate language developed from reacting to one's surroundings.
4) Physical need theories claim communal grunts from tasks evolved into chants.
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This document discusses theories about the origin of language. It outlines 7 main theories: 1) Divine sources, where language is seen as a gift from God; 2) Mythological sources found in ancient cultures; 3) Natural sound imitation theories where language evolved from imitating sounds; 4) Social interaction necessity theories where language developed to communicate needs; 5) Physical adaptation of human anatomy that allowed speech; 6) Tool making abilities linking language and manual skills; 7) Innateness hypothesis that language ability is genetically determined. The document examines evidence for each theory but finds it difficult to determine the single origin of language.
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- 3. Many and diverse theories which state language as an invention or an evolution factor but linguistic history has the register…
- 4. DIVINE GIFT Judeo-Christian Deity gave power to Adan to name all things Eygipt God Thoth, creator of speechJudeo-Christian
- 5. Babylonian God Nabu, gave the language Hinduism God Brahma (creator of universe) Saraswati, (Mother of knowledge) Saraswati was Brahma’s wife and was who delivered all the arts.
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