Benefits of Language

 

                        Language started approx. 2.5M years ago

                                               

                                                skeletal remains show evidence of bones necessary for speech

 

 

                        First language thought to be clicking sounds, not words

 

                        First language was very simple; very few expressions

 

 

                        Work together

 

                                                To plan animal hunts – strategy sessions                                                      

 

                                                Job training – how to build tools, shelters, etc.

 

                                                Share ideas on the use of tools, hunt, and build shelters

                                               

                        Pass on traditions

 

                                                Led to the development of culture

 

                                                                        Religion, celebrations, holidays, literature, art, music,                                        

 

                        Talk about the future

                                               

                                                Improve their ability to meet their basic needs

 

                                                                        Argue about the best ideas: new inventions, culture

 

                        Talk about the past

 

                                                Improve their ability to meet their basic needs

 

                        Feelings

 

 

                        Language allows humans to share ideas, feelings, and build a sense of                         community and culture.