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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 40 MIN

On the Origin of Human Language: Part III

from Orientalistics: Podcast on Language, Religion and Culture · host Farshid Delshad

In this episode, the focus is on the necessity and application of human language, exploring its origins, functions, and essential components. It discusses the connection between language and thought, emphasizing vocabulary, articulation, and syntax. The episode highlights linguistic variability, dialectal variations, and the dynamic nature of language evolution. It rejects misconceptions about language simplicity or superiority and advocates for inclusivity of diverse linguistic styles. Finally, it explores the interplay between synchronic and diachronic linguistics, emphasizing the continuous interaction between language variation and change.

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