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The Evolution of Language: Historical and Cognitive Perspectives

by Daniel Anderson 1,*
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FLCS  2022, 34; 4(2), 34; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221122
Received: 22 September 2022 / Accepted: 14 October 2022 / Published Online: 22 November 2022
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The title "The Evolution of Language: Historical and Cognitive Perspectives" encompasses a comprehensive exploration of the development and transformation of human language over time, drawing on insights from historical linguistics and cognitive science. This paper delves into the intricate interplay between cultural, social, and biological factors that have shaped the evolution of language from its ancient roots to the modern linguistic systems we use today. By examining historical records and archaeological evidence, we uncover the milestones in language development, from the emergence of spoken languages to the advent of writing and its various forms. Concurrently, the cognitive perspective offers a window into the human mind's capacity for language, illustrating how language acquisition, comprehension, and production are inherently linked to cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and problem-solving. The synthesis of these two perspectives reveals not only the trajectory of language evolution but also its profound impact on human cognition and culture.

 

Keywords: Language Evolution, Historical Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Language Acquisition, Linguistic Systems.;
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Anderson, D. The Evolution of Language: Historical and Cognitive Perspectives. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2022, 4, 34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221122
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Anderson D. The Evolution of Language: Historical and Cognitive Perspectives. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2022, 4(2):34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221122
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Anderson, Daniel 2022. "The Evolution of Language: Historical and Cognitive Perspectives" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 4, no.2:34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221122
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Anderson, D. (2022). The Evolution of Language: Historical and Cognitive Perspectives. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 4(2), 34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221122

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