linguistics Film Series--signs of the apes, songs of the whales

film screening

Friday, April 30, 2010 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
research I room 163

 Are humans the only mammals that communicate with language? Nova attempts to answer that question with Nova: Signs of the Apes, Songs of the Whale. Researchers target apes in their bid for a common ground. Washoe and Koko are two examples of gorillas learning rudimentary skills. Chimpanzees and orangutans are also presented as having an ability to use sign language. In a separate habitat, dolphins and sea lions provide convincing proof that undersea animals can be taught to communicate.

Hosted by GMU Linguistics Club.

Sponsored by program in linguistics, dept. of english.