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37: Generativism 1: How It Started (with David Adger and John Goldsmith)
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Generativism vs Functionalism
The speakers delve into the concept of functionalism and its various approaches to grammar, questioning its usefulness as a term. They also explore the sociological reasons behind the divide between generativist and functionalist linguists, highlighting the importance of encouraging conversation and reading across different research ideas.
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