Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Language, Music, and Meaning with Julie Sedivy
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Nov 12, 2024 Join Julie Sedivy, a renowned psycholinguist and author of "Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love," as she dives into the fascinating intersection of language and music. Discover how infants recognize their native tongue through rhythm and the emotional ties that shape our understanding of communication. Julie explores the bonds of love and language across species, revealing the emotional instincts behind our interactions. She also contrasts human communication with that of chimps, highlighting our unique sensitivity to non-verbal cues. It's a thought-provoking journey through sound and meaning!
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Newborn Recognition
- In the first minute of Julie Sedivy's daughter's life, her head turned towards Sedivy's voice.
- This, among other observations, fueled scientists to investigate what newborns know about language.
Pre-linguistic Bond
- Newborns recognize their mother's voice, suggesting a pre-linguistic bond.
- This bond connects the infant to its native language before understanding meaning.
Language as Music
- Initially, infants experience language as pure music, feeling its rhythm and patterns without understanding meaning.
- Humans, like birds, are exquisite vocal learners, unlike our primate ancestors.
