LING 320

ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION OF HUMAN LANGUAGE

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

How did Human Language arise, and what role did language play in the evolution of our species? This course introduces the basic sources of evidence (e.g., fossil remains, comparative primatology, neonatal development) for knowledge of human linguistic prehistory, including the spread of modern humans and human language throughout the world.

Prerequisites & course information

Short Title: ORIGIN&EVOLUTION OF HUMAN LANG Department: Linguistics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): LING 200 or ANTH 200

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026–2027