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Language and Cognition

The human ability to communicate through language is truly astounding. It begs the question of why no other animal species can communicate as humans can, and the study of language, alongside psychology, can point us towards evidence why other animals might not possess similar linguistic capabilities. Comparisons with apes have provided promising theories of language, …

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On The Border Between Language and Dialect

There is a wealth of popular linguistic articles in print and online that claim to systematically explain what is meant by the terms, “language” and “dialect”. Many opt for the neat conclusion that a language is written and codified as well as spoken (standard), whereas a dialect is merely spoken (vernacular). But such dictionary-clinging definitions …

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The Schwa As A Symbol Of Gender Inclusivity In Modern Italian

In recent years, the need for gender-inclusive language has risen throughout many cultures, as seen in the widespread use of the 3rd person singular “they” and “them” in English. Italian, however, has opted to introduce an unfamiliar sound – the schwa – to determine gender-inclusive nouns. The Schwa There is a sound familiar to so …

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