The origins of language.
THE SOCIAL INTERACTION
SOURCE.
Language arose out of the rhythmical
grunts of people working together,
involved in physical effort that has to be
coordinated (yo-he-ho theory). Early
humans may have developed a set of
grunts, groans and curses used when
lifting and carrying trees/mammoths.
Makes sense as early humans must have
lived in groups, which require some form
of organization and hence communication
to maintain development of language
placed in a social context.
THE PHYSICAL ADAPTATION
SOURCE.
Physical features that distinguish humans
from other creatures may have supported
speech
production.
Evolutionary
development resulted in partial adaptions
making speech possible for early humans.
• Teeth.
• Lips.
• Mouth.
• Tongue.
• Larynx.
• Pharynx.