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The Evolution of Speech in Hominids


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The Evolution of Speech in Hominids
2,225 words (approx. 8.9 pages) | 15 sources | 2000 United States


Paper Summary:

The paper examines two major theories regarding evolution and subsequent areas of research regarding human speech acquisition.

From the Paper:

" Throughout the history of mankind there have been questions as to the causes and the events that led to the evolution of speech in humans. Unfortunately, researchers have not been able to pinpoint a specific time frame or place where speech first occurred. This is because sound is not a resource that leaves physical record or evidence of existence. The earliest evidence of written language provides an indication that some form of spoken communication was in use. However, early written records cannot be cited as proof that speech existed. And these documents cannot indicate how long speech may have existed prior to the written language itself. The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the predominate theories regarding speech evolution in humans and new physiological findings that point to when humans would have first attained the ability for speech."

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APA Citation:

The Evolution of Speech in Hominids (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Evolution-of-Speech-in-Hominids/2979

MLA Citation:

"The Evolution of Speech in Hominids" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Evolution-of-Speech-in-Hominids/2979>




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Oct 12, 2001
Graduate from the University of Southern Indiana. Double major, English and World History. Member of both English and History honor societies. Recently completed MS degree in Adult Education at Indiana University.
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