Explore the complex distinction between a language and a dialect, uncovering the historical and political forces that shape our understanding of language.
Explore the linguistic significance of 'um,' 'uh,' and 'like' in speech. Learn how these hesitation phenomena and discourse markers enhance communication and language acquisition.
Explore the fascinating 50-year journey to decode Linear B, an ancient script that rewrote history. Discover the key figures and breakthroughs that unlocked the secrets of this mysterious language.
Explore Noam Chomsky's theory of universal grammar: Are there universal grammar rules hardwired into our brains? Discover the principles, parameters, and the role of recursion in language.
Explore the age-old debate about grammar and its importance in language. Discover the perspectives of prescriptivists and descriptivists, and understand how grammar is a constantly evolving set of linguistic habits.