Asked by Jillian Morales on Jun 24, 2024
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Geoffrey Sampson offers what as evidence that,contrary to the views of Noam Chomsky,not all languages employ a universal grammar?
A) Chomsky is a leftist, and so he cannot be trusted.
B) Only the English language uses adjectives and adverbs.
C) Some less studied languages do not seem to use such a grammar.
D) Sixty percent of the world's languages have fewer than ten thousand speakers.
Universal Grammar
The theory in linguistics that suggests that the ability to acquire language is innate to humans and that all human languages share a common underlying structure.
Geoffrey Sampson
A linguist and academic known for his work on language, artificial intelligence, and political writings.
Noam Chomsky
An American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist known for his influential work in syntactic theory and cognitive science.
- Build upon critical analysis skills by analyzing contentious discourse, recognizing verbal confrontations, and studying language's contribution to thought formation.
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Learning Objectives
- Build upon critical analysis skills by analyzing contentious discourse, recognizing verbal confrontations, and studying language's contribution to thought formation.
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