Introduction

doi:10.1017/9781009221900.001

1 - Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 February 2025

Dany Adone and

Astrid Gabel

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Dany Adone and

Astrid Gabel

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Dany Adone: Affiliation:
Universität zu Köln
Astrid Gabel: Affiliation:
Universität zu Köln

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“Syntax lies at the very heart of what it means to be human” (Bickerton & Szathmary 2009: xviii). It has been argued that no other species has been able to acquire a rudimentary syntax, thus reinforcing the view that acquiring syntax is a unique ability of humans (Bickerton & Szathmary 2009). The present volume describes the current state of the discussion on syntax with a special focus on Creole languages. It sheds light on the relevance of syntax in Language by bringing together scholars from the fields of language evolution, language acquisition and development of young languages, that is, Creoles.

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Information: The Evolution, Acquisition and Development of Syntax
Insights from Creole Languages and Beyond
, pp. 1 - 8

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009221900.001 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2025

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