| Title: | Language evolution from the cultural aspect |
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| Authors: | ID Pejković, Ana (Author)
ID Jutronić, Dunja (Mentor) More about this mentor...  |
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| Files: |  UNI_Pejkovic_Ana_2011.pdf (378,87 KB)
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PID: 20.500.12556/dkum/586c15dd-2f77-4111-b6fe-04a6a027eb42
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Undergraduate thesis |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
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| Abstract: | Language is the primary force of human social life. It is the most important characteristic that separates humans from animals. The question of language evolution has not yet been completely answered, despite several theories dealing with this subject. In my graduation thesis I deal with language evolution from the cultural aspect.
First I present the process of evolution, focusing on cultural evolution – the transfer of cultural patterns in social community.
I deal with different language definitions, presented by Sverker Johansson, and the reasons for its evolution. The chapter on language definitions is completed by presenting the cradle of language, which is Africa.
When focusing on language evolution from the cultural aspect, it is necessary to present the theory of cultural transmission by Michael Tomasello. He believed that this is the only biological mechanism that could have caused changes in cognition and behaviour.
Finally, I present the question of inseparability of language and culture. |
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| Keywords: | evolution, language, gestures, culture, cultural transmission |
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| Place of publishing: | Maribor |
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| Publisher: | [A. Pejković] |
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| Year of publishing: | 2011 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-21069 |
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| UDC: | 811.111(043.2) |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 18958344 |
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| NUK URN: | URN:SI:UM:DK:IBXIBVT7 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 27.02.2012 |
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| Categories: | FF
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