What can animal communication teach us about human language?

被引：18

作者：

Fishbein, Adam R. ^{[1
,2
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Fritz, Jonathan B. ^{[1
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Idsardi, William J. ^{[1
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]}

Wilkinson, Gerald S. ^{[1
,5
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机构：

[1] Univ Maryland, Neurosci & Cognit Sci Program, College Pk, MD 20742 USA

[2] Univ Maryland, Dept Psychol, College Pk, MD 20742 USA

[3] Univ Maryland, Inst Syst Res, College Pk, MD 20742 USA

[4] Univ Maryland, Dept Linguist, College Pk, MD USA

[5] Univ Maryland, Dept Biol, College Pk, MD 20742 USA

来源：

PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 2020年 / 375卷 / 1789期

关键词：

language; vocal learning; syntax; cognition;

D O I：

10.1098/rstb.2019.0042

中图分类号：

Q [生物科学];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

Language has been considered by many to be uniquely human. Numerous theories for how it evolved have been proposed but rarely tested. The articles in this theme issue consider the extent to which aspects of language, such as vocal learning, phonology, syntax, semantics, intentionality, cognition and neurobiological adaptations, are shared with other animals. By adopting a comparative approach, insights into the mechanisms and origins of human language can be gained. While points of agreement exist among the authors, conflicting viewpoints are expressed on several issues, such as the presence of proto-syntax in animal communication, the neural basis of the Merge operation, and the neurogenetic changes necessary for vocal learning. Future comparative research in animal communication has the potential to teach us even more about the evolution, neurobiology and cognitive basis of human language. This article is part of the theme issue 'What can animal communication teach us about human language?'

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