LIN101H5 Chapter 1: Chapter 1
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Linguistics - how language works, is used, acquired, changes, represented in the brain, etc. Also interested in how abilities/adaptations have made it possible for species to create/use language in the first place. (1. 1) specialization for language. Our speech organs were and still are primarily concerned with breathing and eating. However, are also specialized in the use of language. Their structure/shape is unique to our species how the human mind foes about forming words, building sentences, interpreting meaning. What makes language special may not be heard or seen bc in involves. Create seal over passage to lungs into throat. To assist in breathing/smelling provide nasal resonance during speech (1. 2) a creative system. Native speakers - those who have acquired it as children in a natural setting (@ home) Language has to be creative - giving us freedom to produce/understand new words/sentences as the need arises. Verbs - actions and nouns - words that name things.
