The language bioprogram hypothesis.

摘要: It is hypothesized that creole languages are largely invented by children and show fundamental similarities, which derive from a biological program for language. The structures of Hawaiian Pidgin Creole contrasted, evidence provided to the latter derived former in single generation. A realistic model processes formation shows how several specific historical demographic factors interacted restrict, varying degrees, access pidgin speakers dominant language, hence nature input those speakers. shown resulting similarities grammar with restricted list categories operations. However, grammars individual Creoles will differ this extent: degree difference correlate very closely quantity dominant-language input, turn controlled extralinguistic factors. Alternative explanations above phenomena surveyed, particular, substratum theory monogenesis: Both found inadequate account facts. Primary acquisition examined light general hypothesis, it suggested bioprogram provides skeletal language child can then readily convert into target Cases systematic error precocious learning provide indirect support hypothesis. Some conjectures made concerning evolutionary origins what study related topics might reveal about origins.