Linguistics

Morphology in linguistics

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Morphology in linguistics

Morphology In linguistics, morphology is the study of the structure and formation of words. The word “morphology” entered the English language in the 19th century, borrowed from the German “Morphologie,” which was itself a fusion of the Greek words “morphē” (form) and “logia” (study of). The term was first used in a biological context by … Read more

Mentalism Theory by Noam Chomsky

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Mentalism Theory by Noam Chomsky

Mentalism Theory by Noam Chomsky Introduction Noam Chomsky’s revolutionary idea of mentalism in linguistics transforms our knowledge of language learning and cognitive processes. In contrast to behaviorist ideas, which link language acquisition to external stimuli and reinforcement, mentalism asserts that humans are born with an innate capacity for language. The Universal Grammar (UG) theory, which … Read more