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According to Lev Vygotsky, what does language embody?
According to Lev Vygotsky, what does language embody?
- Just words
- Personal opinions
- Culture, tradition, and a community's history (correct)
- Individual thoughts
What does the 'bow-bow' theory suggest about the origin of language?
What does the 'bow-bow' theory suggest about the origin of language?
- Humans imitate animal sounds (correct)
- Humans react to the world
- Humans make instinctive sounds
- Humans create rhythmic grunts
Which theory suggests that language arose from instinctive human sounds?
Which theory suggests that language arose from instinctive human sounds?
- Ding-dong theory
- Pooh-pooh theory (correct)
- Yo-he-ho theory
- La-la theory
Which theory connects language development to rhythmic human grunts addressing physical needs?
Which theory connects language development to rhythmic human grunts addressing physical needs?
What aspect of human life is linked as being solely responsible for language creation under the 'la-la' theory?
What aspect of human life is linked as being solely responsible for language creation under the 'la-la' theory?
What is the main idea presented in the Biblical account of language origin?
What is the main idea presented in the Biblical account of language origin?
According to the Hindu myth, what grew from the center of the earth?
According to the Hindu myth, what grew from the center of the earth?
About how far back does linguistic evidence date?
About how far back does linguistic evidence date?
Which field applies the scientific method to study the nature and function of language?
Which field applies the scientific method to study the nature and function of language?
Who proposed the theory that language originated from a genetic mutation?
Who proposed the theory that language originated from a genetic mutation?
What concept is Robin Dunbar’s theory of vocal grooming based on?
What concept is Robin Dunbar’s theory of vocal grooming based on?
According to Dean Falk's hypothesis, what promoted language development?
According to Dean Falk's hypothesis, what promoted language development?
What idea forms the basis of Whitney’s theory on the origin of language?
What idea forms the basis of Whitney’s theory on the origin of language?
Which of the following is NOT considered an objective related to language origin and culture?
Which of the following is NOT considered an objective related to language origin and culture?
What is the general conclusion about the beginning of language?
What is the general conclusion about the beginning of language?
The Tower of Babel is associated with which origin?
The Tower of Babel is associated with which origin?
What impedes the universal agreement on the origins of language?
What impedes the universal agreement on the origins of language?
What is the study of language called?
What is the study of language called?
Who developed the 'Putting the Baby Down' hypothesis?
Who developed the 'Putting the Baby Down' hypothesis?
What is Whitney’s theory on language anchored on?
What is Whitney’s theory on language anchored on?
Flashcards
Lev Vygotsky on Language
Lev Vygotsky on Language
Language is a culture, tradition, a unification of a community, and history embodied within.
Bow-Bow Theory
Bow-Bow Theory
Suggests language began from imitating animal sounds.
Pooh-Pooh Theory
Pooh-Pooh Theory
Proposes language arose from instinctive human sounds.
Ding-Dong Theory
Ding-Dong Theory
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Yo-He-Ho Theory
Yo-He-Ho Theory
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La-La Theory
La-La Theory
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Biblical Account of Language
Biblical Account of Language
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Genetic Mutation Theory
Genetic Mutation Theory
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Vocal Grooming Theory
Vocal Grooming Theory
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"Putting the Baby Down" Hypothesis
"Putting the Baby Down" Hypothesis
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Study Notes
- Language is not just words, it embodies culture, tradition, community unification, and history.
- Objectives include tracing language origin from a cultural perspective, recognizing sign language, and identifying anthropological linguistics theories.
- It is unknown how or when language began.
Theories and Hypotheses
- Bow-Bow Theory: Language originated from humans imitating animal sounds.
- Pooh-Pooh Theory: Language began with instinctive human sounds.
- Ding-Dong Theory: People react to the world and make sound symbolism.
- Yo-He-Ho Theory: Language developed from rhythmical grunts used to address physical environmental needs.
- La-La Theory: The romantic aspect of human life is solely responsible for language creation.
Accounts
- The Bible portrays language as a trait of God, not as an evolutionary development.
- There are countless mythological theories on the origin of language.
Three Myths on Language Origin
- The story of the Tower of Babel is found in Genesis.
- The Hindu myth describes a tall tree growing from the Earth's center.
- An Australian aboriginal tribe has a myth about why different languages exist.
Historical Account
- Language is estimated to have emerged around 150,000 years ago, with writing appearing about 6,000 years ago.
- There is no agreed upon origin.
Scientific Account
- Linguistics uses the scientific method to study language's nature and function.
- Genetic Mutation: Noam Chomsky suggests language arose from a genetic mutation in human ancestors.
- Vocal Grooming of Dubar: Robin Dunbar theorizes language evolved from humans' need for efficient community grooming through vocalizations.
- "Putting the Baby Down" Hypothesis: Anthropologist Dean Falk proposes language developed as mothers needed to set babies down to gather food.
- Whitney's Origin of Language: Whitney's theory is that human speech comes from natural cries.
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