Treffer: Modelling language evolution: Examples and predictions.

Title:
Modelling language evolution: Examples and predictions.
Authors:
Gong T; Department of Linguistics, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Electronic address: gtojty@gmail.com., Shuai L; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA., Zhang M; Institute of Linguistics, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Source:
Physics of life reviews [Phys Life Rev] 2014 Jun; Vol. 11 (2), pp. 280-302. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Nov 15.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 101229718 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1873-1457 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15710645 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Phys Life Rev Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, c2004-
MeSH Terms:
Computer Simulation* , Cultural Evolution* , Language*, Animals ; Humans
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Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Complex adaptive system; Computer modelling; Equation-based model; Evolutionary linguistics; Rule-based model
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20131130 Date Completed: 20150129 Latest Revision: 20140530
Update Code:
20250114
DOI:
10.1016/j.plrev.2013.11.009
PMID:
24286718
Database:
MEDLINE

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We survey recent computer modelling research of language evolution, focusing on a rule-based model simulating the lexicon-syntax coevolution and an equation-based model quantifying the language competition dynamics. We discuss four predictions of these models: (a) correlation between domain-general abilities (e.g. sequential learning) and language-specific mechanisms (e.g. word order processing); (b) coevolution of language and relevant competences (e.g. joint attention); (c) effects of cultural transmission and social structure on linguistic understandability; and (d) commonalities between linguistic, biological, and physical phenomena. All these contribute significantly to our understanding of the evolutions of language structures, individual learning mechanisms, and relevant biological and socio-cultural factors. We conclude the survey by highlighting three future directions of modelling studies of language evolution: (a) adopting experimental approaches for model evaluation; (b) consolidating empirical foundations of models; and (c) multi-disciplinary collaboration among modelling, linguistics, and other relevant disciplines.
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