The Problem Of “Modality Transition” In Gestural Primacy Hypotheses In Language Evolution: Towards Multimodal Hypotheses

In our paper we review the gestural primacy hypotheses in language evolution, starting with the discussion of the historical advocates of this approach and concluding with the contemporary arguments, derived from empirical research in various fields of study. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses...

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Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polskie Towarzystwo Semiotyczne / The Polish Semiotic Society 2020-05-01
Series:Studia Semiotyczne
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Online Access:http://studiasemiotyczne.pts.edu.pl/index.php/Studiasemiotyczne/article/view/166