The mind of a savant : language learning and modularity

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The mind of a savant : language learning and modularity

Neil Smith and Ianthi-Maria Tsimpli

Blackwell, 1995

  • : pbk

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Bibliography: p. [224]-235

Includes index

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ISBN 9780631190165

内容説明

This text is an investigation of a unique case of a polygot "savant" (Christopher) who has been institutionalized because he is unable to look after himself. His exceptional nature lies in his linguistic abilities, both in his native language, namely English, and in some sixteen languages which he has learned to different degrees on the basis of brief exposure to "Teach yourself" books or direct contact with native speakers. Tsimpli's investigation is based on the "Principles and Parameters" framework suggested in Chomsky and subsequent work within the same theory in relation to syntax, first and second language acquisition. This study is an attempt to characterize Christopher's case in terms of a more general theory of mind in the light of Fodor's Modularity thesis and Anderson's theory of intelligence.

目次

  • Language and intelligence
  • the first language
  • "second" languages
  • new languages
  • language and mind.
巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9780631190172

内容説明

Savants are people who are mentally and often physically impaired but who have one dazzling talent. Cases of savants, like Christopher who is described here, are not unheard of, but have never been reported before. Despite being unable to look after himself because he has difficulty with everyday tasks, Christopher can read, write, translate and communicate in fifteen to twenty different languages. In this original, detailed and wide-ranging study, Neil Smith and Ianthi-Maria Tsimpli not only provide insight into the mind of one unique individual, but simultaneously cast light on the nature of language and thought in general. By exploiting recent developments in both linguistics and psychology the authors have made an essential contribution to the whole field of cognitive science.

目次

List of Figures. Foreward. Preface. 1. Language and Intelligence:. Introducing Christopher. Theoretical Background. Hypotheses. 2. The First Language:. Introduction. Syntax. Semantics. Pragmatics. Conclusion. 3. 'Second' Languages:. Introduction. Background Information. The lexicon. Syntax. Conclusion. 4. New Languages: . Rationale. Controlled input: Berber. Learning an Impossible Language: Epun. Conclusions. 5. Language and Mind:. Christopher's Translation. A model of the mind. Theory of mind and meta-representation. Summary and conclusions. Epilogue. Appendices. Notes. References. Index.

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