Skip to main content Accessibility help
Internet Explorer 11 is being discontinued by Microsoft in August 2021. If you have difficulties viewing the site on Internet Explorer 11 we recommend using a different browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox.
Home
> Subjects
> A Mind for Language

A Mind for Language An Introduction to the Innateness Debate

Authors

Harry van der Hulst, University of Connecticut
Published 2023

Description

How does human language arise in the mind? To what extent is it innate, or something that is learned? How do these factors interact? The questions surrounding how we acquire language are some of the most fundamental about what it means to be human and have long been at the heart of linguistic theory. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating debate, unravelling the arguments for the roles of nature and nurture in the knowledge that allows humans…

  • Get access
  • Add bookmark
  • Cite
  • Share

Key features

  • Explains the theory in an easy-to-read way, without complicated formulas, making it accessible for students without a background in linguistics
  • Illustrated with real-life examples throughout, making the material engaging
  • Uses an interdisciplinary approach, in order to examine the topic from multiple angles

Keywords

About the book

Access options

Review the options below to login to check your access.

Purchase options

There are no purchase options available for this title.

Have an access code?

To redeem an access code, please log in with your personal login.

Log in

If you believe you should have access to this content, please contact your institutional librarian or consult our FAQ page for further information about accessing our content.

Also available to purchase from these educational ebook suppliers

Author Webinar with Harry van der Hulst

Curated content

About Contact and help Publish with us Accessibility Legal notices
Join us online
For research journals and books visit Cambridge Core [Opens in a new window]
© Cambridge University Press 2024