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Linguistics: The Study of the Language Capacity and Its Functions.
- Source :
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Diogenes . Feb2011, Vol. 58 Issue 1/2, p20-34. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article discusses academic debates within linguistics concerning the capacity for language, particularly focusing on the differences between the formal generative approach and the functional approach. The author comments on human language's historic role in shaping humanity, implications of each theory on academic disciplines, and the syntax of language.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03921921
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Diogenes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 77757030
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0392192112441910