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How is human language different from the ways in which other animals communicate?
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∙ 12y ago
human language is different from the other source of communication because it has six unique features which make it distinguished from the communication of other creatures. these are displacement, arbitrariness,productivity, discreteness and duality.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe difference is that humans speak using words and body language and animals speak using body language and noises.
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∙ 12y agoWe have more sophisticated language. We express ourselves, just like I am doing now. Animals bark, oink, but can't speak English!!
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Language is human and structurally complex?
Language is not human. Many animals communicate using what can only be described as language. So the premise of the question is incorrect. The fact that humans cannot understand how bees communicate information about a nectar source, or how dolphins communicate bubble strategy to "herd" their prey, does not mean they are not languages.
Do animals have a laguage?
Not exactly. Animals communicate a lot more in body language than humans do. You could never "translate" animal into human.
How long does it take for an animal to learn sign language?
HAHAHAHA Animals can NOT learn HUMAN LANGUAGE. In order to have language ability you must also have reasoning ability and in order to communicate with others, you must share along with the language, similar experiences, values, and other cultural ideas and understandings of base concepts. The idea that Monkeys learned sign language is inaccurate. Animals can learn to mimic and understand gesture but it is NOT LANGUAGE. Animals and humans can communicate on basic levels, however this is NOT LANGUAGE. Only the HUMAN BRAIN has the ability to learn and share meaningful human LANGUAGE. HAHAH this whole topic is HILARIOUS, hasn't anybody seen PLANET OF THE APES? Phillip Green
What is distinction between human and animal language?
Whilst we know a vast amount about how human language works, we know almost nothing about how animals communicate, and how their "languages' work. As a result we cannot define distinctions between human and animal languages with any certainty.
How does human communication differ from animal communication?
A human's ability to use, learn, and adapt language makes his ability to communicate unique among animals. An animal's ability to communicate is inflexible and passed on genetically and not learned.
Why was language invented?
Language was invented by human beings in order to more efficiently communicate with each other.
Which language did the first human spoke?
The very first humans didn't speak any specific language, they made sounds by using their mouth to communicate just like animals. It took them a long time to develop languages.
Difference between animal communication and human communication?
Animals communicate through means of basic and a limited range of sounds, which are limited to certain commands. On the other hand humans can communicate anything they want to eachother, if they speak the same language that is.
Can apes speak?
No, as of 2014, Apes can't speak the human language. However, they can use sign language to communicate.
Do animals have language?
Well different animals have different languages for example a lion roars.Additional:Coyotes for example make forty different and distinct sounds. When they cry and howl, they combine these in different ways. Incidentally, human language makes forty distinct and different sounds that we combine in different ways.
Can a polar bear talk?
If you are referring to human language, then the answer is no. This does not mean they do not communicate between themselves.
An animal which communicates by speech but has ears?
Human, because techinally we are animals, we are the only animals that can properly communicate, and we have ears
