The Origin of Language | Chapter 1 | George Yule | The Study of Language | Detail | In English

Dive into an in-depth exploration of the fascinating theories and hypotheses surrounding the origin of language, as presented in Chapter 1 of George Yule's The Study of Language. This lecture delves into various scholarly perspectives, from divine origins to evolutionary developments, providing a comprehensive overview of how human language might have emerged. Perfect for students and language enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of this foundational topic. This video covers the important points of chapter 01. This video sets the base for the detailed study of the concept "Language Origination". It explores the different theories that are there to know the source of language origin. The outline is here : • Darwin's Musical Hypothesis 1. The Divine Source 2. The Natural Sound Source •The "Bow-Wow" Theory •The "Pooh-Pooh" Theory 3. The Social Interaction Source 4. The Physical Adaptation Source •Teeth and Lips •Mouth and Tongue •Larynx and Pharynx 5. The Tool-Making Source •The Human Brain 6. The Genetic Source •The Innateness Hypothesis