¿Quién inventó las palabras?

The video explores the origins and development of language, discussing various mythologies and theories. It differentiates between language and communication systems, tracing the history of writing from cuneiform to the modern alphabet. Theories on language emergence and development are presented, including gestural and evolutionary perspectives. The video also highlights spontaneous language creation, exemplified by the Nicaraguan deaf children's development of a unique sign language.

What does the text suggest about the relationship between words and objects?

According to biblical mythology, who was asked to name all the creatures of the world?

What are the two main ideas proposed by linguists regarding the emergence of languages?

What does the gestural theory suggest about the origins of language?

What is the significance of Noam Chomsky's observations about language?

What does the text imply about the ability of feral children to learn language?

How did the Nicaraguan government contribute to the understanding of language development in the 1980s?