Introduction to Evolutionary Linguistics.

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
About The Author
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
Abstract
Preface
Chapter 1: Language
Contents
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Functions Of Language
1.3. Characteristics Of Language
1.4. Linguistics
1.5. Synchronic And Diachronic Approach
1.6. Parole And Langue
1.7. Performance And Competence
1.8. Historical Attitudes Towards Language
1.9. Language And Culture
Chapter 2: The Foundation Of Human Language Uniqueness
Contents
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Innate Dispositions Of Language
2.3. Brain Specialization In Newborns: Evidence From Optical Topography
2.4. Rhythmic Neonates For Tuning The Language
2.5. The Speech Stream Segments
2.6. Rhythm, Signals, And Triggers
Chapter 3: Linguistic Structure And Evolution Of Words
Contents
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Change In Linguistic Structure
3.3. Factors Influencing Linguistic Structure And Its Change Over Time
3.4. Historical Linguistics
3.5. Theoretical Linguistics
3.6. Etymological Analysis
3.7. Sound Change
3.8. Morphological Development
3.9. Syntactic Variation
3.10. Interaction Of Language And Culture
Chapter 4: Cognition And Logic In Communication
Contents
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Cognitive Function And Communication
4.3. Cognitive Tests
4.4. Logic In Communication
Chapter 5: Grammar Acquisition
Contents
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Instruction In Communication With Spoken Language
5.3. Analysis Of The Second Language Acquisition Process
5.4. Meaning Of The Term "notice"
5.5. C-R Format
5.6. Comparison
5.7. The Paradox In Second Language Acquisition
5.8. The Phrasing Of UG "access"
5.9. Negative Variance
Chapter 6: Models Of Evolution Of Speech And Phonology
Contents.

6.1. Speech Evolution
6.2. Lieberman's Model
6.3. Macneilage's Frame
6.4. The "leveraged Takeover" Strategy Proposed By Deacon
6.5. Carstairs-mccarthy: From Speech To Syllables To Syntax
6.6. Links Between Speech And Phonology
6.7. Glossogeny Simulation: Phonological Change In Computer Models
Chapter 7: Signs Before The Speech: Gestural Protolanguage Theories
Contents
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Speech And Gesture
7.3. Sign Language
7.4. Gestural Theories Of Language Origin
7.5. Hewes Gordon And Contemporary Theories Of Gestural Protolanguage
7.6. Contrarian Arguments For Gestural Protolanguage
7.7. Indexing, Arbitrariness, And Patterning Duality
7.8. Laterality And Mirror Neurons In Gesture Neuroscience
7.9. Arbib And Rizzolatti's Model Of Cross-modal Cognition And Mirror Neurons
7.10. Challenges To The Mirror Universe Theory
7.11. The State Of Gestural Protolanguage
Chapter 8: Play As A Precursor Of Phonology And Syntax
Contents
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Precursors Of Compositional Speech
8.3. 'Lexical' Syntax Versus 'Phonological'
8.4. Animal Play And Language
8.5. Laughter And Language
8.6. Play And Language Emergence
8.7. Emergence Of Syntactical Speech
8.8. Precursor Mechanisms In Nonhuman Primates
8.9. Neuroanatomical Functions Of Auditory Communication Systems
8.10. Auditory Cortex: Decoding Of Words And Vocalizations
8.11. Speech Motor Control And Sound Production
Chapter 9: The Role Of Mimesis In Infant Language Development
Contents
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Combinatoric Encoding Structures, Systems And Manual Work Modalities
9.3. Mimetic Encodering Model For Human Intervention
9.4. Benefits Of Mimetic Code
9.5. Speech And Gesture
Chapter 10: Future Of Linguistics
Contents
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Language Flux.

10.3. Learning Language In AI Era
10.4. Communication Through Artificial Intelligence
10.5. Culture And Identity Politics
10.6. Emojis For Hieroglyphics
10.7. The Future Of Language Demography
10.8. Multilingual Future
10.9. Future Of Grammar
10.10. Future Of Texts
10.11. End Of Modern Languages
10.12. The Linguistic Future
Bibliography
Index
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