From Words to Language -- Journey of Discovery 47

Author: (French) B. Bergerac, (French) B. Brette, translated by Yu Xiuying
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: It is easy to listen with the ears, but the analysis of acoustic signals shows that this is a very complex phenomenon. Throughout human history, when did language appear, how did it appear, and why did it appear? How do children acquire language? Linguistics attempts to answer these questions from various aspects. It is certain that the function of language has two levels: the personal level and the social level brought along by language. From birth to 8 months, children can acquire all the physiological phenomena possessed by adults, and after that, they will recognize their mother's voice. Language is a set of terminology, a complete system of knowledge, an embodiment of proverbs and rhythms, and the sum of the wisdom of all humankind.