Harry van der Hulst, "A Mind for Language: An Introduction to the Innateness Debate" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
New Books in Language
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Exploring Innate Language Abilities and Critical Period Effects
The chapter delves into the nature of innate instructions within the capacity we are born with, discussing universal grammar, hierarchical structures in language, and critical period effects in language acquisition. It highlights the ongoing debate between proponents of innate language abilities and those who believe language is solely learned through general capacities, emphasizing the complexity of language acquisition and the role of biological capacities.
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