Evolutionary principles and the emergence of syntax

P. Thomas Schoenemann · William Yang Wang

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Language and cultural evolution Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism

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Abstract The belief that syntax is an innate, autonomous, species-specific module is highly questionable. Syntax demonstrates the mosaic nature of evolutionary change, in that it made use of (and led to the enhancement of) numerous preexisting neurocognitive features. It is best understood as an emergent characteristic of the explosion of semantic complexity that occurred during hominid evolution.

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