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According to Otto Jespersen, where was the genesis of language sought?
According to Otto Jespersen, where was the genesis of language sought?
What is one speculation about the origins of human speech mentioned in the text?
What is one speculation about the origins of human speech mentioned in the text?
According to the natural sound source or bow-wow theory, what is human speech based on?
According to the natural sound source or bow-wow theory, what is human speech based on?
What did Psammetichus' experiment result into according to the text?
What did Psammetichus' experiment result into according to the text?
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When did spoken language develop in relation to written language?
When did spoken language develop in relation to written language?
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Study Notes
Language Origins
- Genesis of language was sought in the East, according to Otto Jespersen
Speculations on Origins
- One speculation is that human speech originated from gestures or sounds accompanying them
Natural Sound Source Theory
- Human speech is based on imitation of natural sounds, according to the bow-wow theory
Psammetichus' Experiment
- The experiment resulted in the discovery that the first word spoken by the child was "bekos", which is Phrygian for "bread"
Development of Language
- Spoken language developed before written language
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Test your knowledge about the origins of language with this quiz. Explore the poetic and playful side of the genesis of speech and its connection to youthful hilarity and communication in primitive societies.
