LINGUIST 312

Language Origin and Evolution

Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 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 2018

Not taught in 2018

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

LINGUIST 312: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in BA courses