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A new picture of language

Many Minds

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Multimodal Language: Beyond Speech

This chapter explores Saussure's theory of the linguistic sign and critiques the traditional speech-centric views of language. It emphasizes the importance of multimodal communication, including sign languages and gestures, challenging the marginalization of these forms in linguistic studies. Furthermore, it calls for a reevaluation of cognitive models to recognize the complexities of various communication systems and their equal significance in understanding human language.

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