Language Myths - Deep Breath

The titles of the presentations:

1.The meanings of words should not be allowed to vary or change (Bauer & Trudgill)

2. Some Languages are harder than others (Bauer & Trudgill)

3. Some languages have no grammar (Bauer & Trudgill)

4. Do animals have language? (Napoli) Presented by Linghsiu Lin and Song Yunfong
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5. Can computers learn language? (Napoli)

6. Why do dialects and creoles differ from standard language? (Napoli)

7.Why is it hard to learn a second language & why is translation so difficult? (Napoli)



Extensional Learning:
1. Websites
http://aplng.la.psu.edu/ling001/myths/intro/index.php
2. Books
Napoli , Donna Jo (2003) Language Matters: A Guide to Everyday Thinking About Language. New York : OUP.
Bauer, L. and P. Trudgill (1998). Language Myths. London: Penguin.