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    The document discusses the evolution of human languages from early grunts and gestures to the diverse global languages used today. It outlines the theories around the origin of language, the development of early human languages and writing systems like ideograms and hieroglyphics. Key factors that contributed to the ongoing evolution of languages are described as contact with other languages, changes in environment, social and cultural influences, and the role of technology in introducing new vocabulary and impacting acquisition and use of language.

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    Evolution of Languages

    From grunts to global communication


    Introduction and
    overview
    What is language

    Communication Distinguishing
    system feature
    • Gestural theory
    • Bow wow theory
    Origin of language • Ding dong theory
    • Yo he ho theory
    Prehistoric

    Early human Ancient


    languages

    Protolanguage
    Ideograms & pictogram

    Cunieform and hieroglyphics

    Evolution of
    written Alphabets

    language
    Munuscript culture

    Digital age
    Language families

    Indo Sino
    European Tiberian
    Contact with other languages

    Change in environment

    Factors
    contributing to Sovial and culture

    evolution
    Genetic factor

    Language acquisition and use


    New vocabulary and terminology

    Role of Communication platform


    technology

    Shortcuts and grammar


    Contact with history and literature

    Creating recorded and printed resources


    Language
    preservation
    Teaching language

    Using digital and social outlet


    Conclusion

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