The CEU Department of Cognitive Science cordially invites you to its talk by: Prof. *Klaus Zuberbühler* (University of Neuchâtel) [ web <https://www.unine.ch/biologie/home/collaborateurs/laboratoire-de-cognition-compare/klaus-zuberbuhler.html> ] Title: *Primate roots of syntax* Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020 Time: 17:00-18:30 Location: Department of Cognitive Science, CEU, Oktober 6 st. 7, room 101 Abstract: How did human communication transition from ancestral, primate-like communication to language? I will examine recent animal communication research for its relevance claims for evolutionary theories of language. Although there is good evidence for combinatorial and even compositional structures in animal communication, these data have not led to a coherent theory of syntax evolution. I explore an alternative theory, the even perception hypothesis, which is grounded in a cognitive propensity to perceive social interactions as possessing an invisible intentional, causal structure. We are looking forward to see you. Cognitive Science Events at CEU: http://cognitivescience.ceu.hu/events ______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-subscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-unsubscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu