Articles liés à The Mind of a Savant: Language Learning and Modularity
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Synopsis
This text is an investigation of a unique case of a polygot "savant" (Christopher) who has been institutionalized because he is unable to look after himself. His exceptional nature lies in his linguistic abilities, both in his native language, namely English, and in some sixteen languages which he has learned to different degrees on the basis of brief exposure to "Teach yourself" books or direct contact with native speakers. Tsimpli's investigation is based on the "Principles and Parameters" framework suggested in Chomsky and subsequent work within the same theory in relation to syntax, first and second language acquisition. This study is an attempt to characterize Christopher's case in terms of a more general theory of mind in the light of Fodor's Modularity thesis and Anderson's theory of intelligence.
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Revue de presse
"This is a very interesting book that any linguist, cognitive scientist or philosopher of mind will love to read." Luca Bonatti, University of Paris VIII at St Denis
"Even for those who don′t share the authors′ nativist inclinations, Smith and Tsimpli′s in–depth case study raises some fascinating issues about the relation between cognition and language. Essential reading for all cognitive scientists." Annette Karmiloff–Smith, Medical Research Council
"In their fine and careful study of an individual with remarkable linguistic abilities but otherwise limited capabilities, Smith and Tsimpli provide new and important evidence concerning the modularity of mind, invariant principles of language, and their role in first and second language acquisition, the interaction of pragmatic and conceptual factors in language use, and much else. It is a very valuable and illuminating study." Chomsky, MIT
"This book, with its focus on understanding the architecture of the mind, makes an important contribution to psycholinguistics and the broader field of cognitive science......Like other great case studies, their attempts to elucidate the architecture of the mind by studying a single, unique individual are noteworthy."Victoria Garlock and Elaina Frieda, University of Alabama
Présentation de l'éditeur
Savants are people who are mentally and often physically impaired but who have one dazzling talent. Cases of savants, like Christopher who is described here, are not unheard of, but have never been reported before. Despite being unable to look after himself because he has difficulty with everyday tasks, Christopher can read, write, translate and communicate in fifteen to twenty different languages.
In this original, detailed and wide–ranging study, Neil Smith and Ianthi–Maria Tsimpli not only provide insight into the mind of one unique individual, but simultaneously cast light on the nature of language and thought in general. By exploiting recent developments in both linguistics and psychology the authors have made an essential contribution to the whole field of cognitive science.
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