Biological foundations of language.

9 Fevereiro 2022, 11:00 • Marina Vigário

Concluding remarks on different notions of grammar and on explanatory models of grammar.

Biological foundations of language. Some notes on the evolution of human species that were especially beneficial to language. Brief characterization of the phonatory system and some notes on the auditory system. Interesting differences between the perception of linguistic sounds in infants and in adults.

Ppt presentations used in class, bibliography, description of the assignment to be delivered on February 11, and other relevant information can be found in the course webpage: 

http://labfon.letras.ulisboa.pt/personal/mvigario/ELH/SHL2021_2022_S2.html