Mam thank you so much and here is the syllabus 🤗 COURSE OUTLINE Module I Language families Indo-European family-Germanic group Consonant shift-Descent of English-Old English and its features-Grimm's law-Verner's law Umlaut and Ablaut- Dialects of OE-Celtic, Latin and Scandinavian influences Module II Norman Conquest-French influence Middle English Decay of infk grammatical gender Impact of the Bible Translations Contributions of Chaucer to Englist. - Rise of Standard English Module III: Modern English Contributions of Spenser, Shakespeare and Milton to English -Changes in pronunciation (Great Vowel Shift)-Spelling reform-Dr. Johnson's dictionary - Evolution of English as a Global Language Module IV: Semantic changes in English Word formation Growth of vocabulary- Various Englishes - Digital English
The Bow Wow Theory Proposed in the 19th century by Max Müller, the Bow Wow Theory suggests that language originated from attempts to imitate natural sounds . This theory posits that early humans imitated sounds produced by animals and natural phenomena to communicate. Key points: Language began as mimicry of natural sounds. Words were developed from these sounds. Despite its innovative ideas, critics argue that the theory fails to account for abstract concepts that cannot be mimicked audibly The Pooh-Pooh Theory The Pooh-Pooh theory posits that the origin of language lies in spontaneous human exclamations and interjections caused by pain, surprise, or other strong emotions Key points: Language emerged from instinctive emotional responses. Early words were likely simple expressions of surprise or distress. Critics of this theory assert that emotional exclamations alone are insufficient to form the basis of a complex language system The Ding-Dong Theory The Ding-Dong theory, also proposed by Müller, suggests that language evolved as a response to the resonant qualities of the natural environment. It maintains that our ancestors developed words and sounds that mirror the harmonious or discordant elements of the surrounding world Key points: Language developed as a reflection of environmental resonance. Words were inspired by the harmony or disharmony of natural sounds. However, the Ding-Dong theory has been criticized for its lack of empirical evidence and its failure to explain languages’ capacity for abstraction and creativity The Yo-He-Ho Theory The Yo-He-Ho theory proposes that language originated from the rhythmic sounds and chants produced during communal labor. This theory suggests that language developed as a tool for coordinating collective activities and fostering social cohesion Key points: Language emerged from communal work rhythms. Language facilitated coordination and social cohesion. Critics note that while this theory might explain the origins of rhythmic and prosodic elements in language, it does not sufficiently explain the development of complex syntax and semantics The Gestural Theory The Gestural theory posits that language began as a system of gestures before developing into vocal communication. This theory is supported by research showing a strong correlation between gesture and language in modern humans and other primates Key points: Language started as a system of gestures. The transition from gesture to speech was likely gradual. This theory is bolstered by evidence from sign languages, which use space and movement in ways analogous to the use of sound in spoken languages[10]. Critics, however, argue that it does not sufficiently explain why speech eventually replaced gesturing in most cultures The Tarara-boom-de-ye Theory The Tarara-boom-de-ye theory suggests that language emerged from playful, musical, and rhythmic expressions, often in a social context Key points: Language began as playful and musical expressions. These expressions later developed into more structured language. This theory has gained support from the observation that musicality is a universal trait in human societies. However, detractors argue that it doesn’t fully explain the emergence of the syntactical and semantic complexity of languages
ഭാഷയുടെ ഉൽപ്പത്തിയുടെ സിദ്ധാന്തം ഇഷ്ടമായി. ഭാഷ തന്നെ ഒരു ഹിമാലയൻ വിഷയമാണ്. മലയാള ഭാഷയുടെ ഉച്ചാരണം യേശുദാസിൻ്റെ പാട്ടിലൂടെയാണ് മലയാളികൾ മനസിലാക്കിയതെന്ന് എവിടെയോ കേട്ടതായി ഓർക്കുന്നു. കേരളത്തിലെ പല ഭാഷാഭേദങ്ങൾ കേട്ടു മലയാളി ചിരിക്കുന്നുണ്ട് എന്നാൽ പൊതുമായിടുള്ള ഉച്ചാരണം യേശുദാസിലൂടെ തന്നെയായിരിക്കും മലയാളി മനസിലാക്കിയത്.
