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Colin Gorrie: On Linguistic Reconstruction and the Value of Dead Languages
Jun 13, 2022
Colin Gorrie, a linguist, discusses linguistic reconstruction and the value of dead languages. Topics include understanding ancient pronunciation, the revival of ancient languages, the shift towards communicative language teaching, and the field of reconstructing Proto Indo-European. Gorrie also introduces his upcoming salon series on learning Old English for beginners.
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- Language reconstruction provides valuable historical and cultural insights, shedding light on the past and helping us understand our linguistic heritage.
- Learning ancient languages allows us to explore societies and cultures different from our own, broadening our perspectives and challenging presentism.
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Linguist's Role: Understanding Language in a Systematic Way
A linguist studies human language as part of the natural world, focusing on the rules that govern it. Linguists aim to describe these rules in a systematic and rigorous fashion. They analyze various aspects of language, such as grammar and phonology, and investigate linguistic behavior. By studying language, linguists gain insights into how the mind works and how we communicate.
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