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University of Birmingham: Research Challenges 65-year-old Framework for Understanding Language
November 26, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:

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New research challenges 65-year-old framework for understanding language

Charles Hockett's 'design features' no longer reflect major findings in linguistics, cognitive science, and biology.

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Linguistics experts are calling for a radical rethink of what defines human language as their research redefines our understa . . .

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