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The Interactional Instinct: The Evolution and Acquisition of Language - Softcover

Lee, Namhee; Mikesell, Lisa; Joaquin, Anna Dina L.; Mates, Andrea W.; Schumann, John H.

 
9780195384239: The Interactional Instinct: The Evolution and Acquisition of Language

Synopsis

The Interactional Instinct presents a theory of language based on linguistic, evolutionary, and biological evidence indicating that language is a culturally inherited artifact that requires no a priori hard wiring of linguistic knowledge. Its structure evolved phylo- genetically from interaction among speakers and is acquired through emotionally entrained interaction with conspecifics.

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About the Author

Namhee Lee is Assistant Professor of Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles
Lisa Mikesell is Doctoral Student in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

Anna Dina L. Joaquin is Doctoral Student in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

Andrea W. Mates is Doctoral Student in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

John H. Schumann is Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

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