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Modeling Preferences in Language Contact

Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC) via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating field of language contact modeling in this 22-minute lecture from the Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC). Delve into the complex dynamics of how languages interact and influence each other, focusing on the role of preferences in shaping linguistic outcomes. Gain insights into the interdisciplinary approach that combines linguistics, physics, and complex systems to understand and predict language evolution in multilingual societies. Discover how mathematical models and computational simulations can shed light on the factors driving language change, preservation, and extinction in diverse linguistic landscapes.

Syllabus

Modeling preferences in language contact

Taught by

Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC)

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