Evolution of language

first formation of language

proposed common ancestor to all known languages

Forkhead box protein P2 (FOXP2) is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the FOXP2 gene. FOXP2 is a member of the forkhead box family of transcription factors, proteins that regulate gene expression by binding to DNA. It is expressed in the brain, heart, lungs and digestive system.

process starting early in human life

sociobiological approaches to linguistics

1994 written work by Steven Pinker

view that the Indo-Aryans are indigenous to India

theory on the origins of human language

linguistic process

evolutionary process through which humans acquired the ability to speak