LINGUIST 312
Language Origin and Evolution
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for LINGUIST 312.
Description
Investigates the origin of human language, drawing on a range of evidence and arguments from psychology, anthropology and primatology. Addresses questions such as when and how language evolved, whether early language was primarily verbal, gestural or both, what aspects of language structure and language capability are innate and whether language developed gradually or was a sudden mutation.
Availability 2017
Not taught in 2017
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Points
LINGUIST 312: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II in BA courses