In this video, Noam Chomsky talks about language at Google as part of the Authors@Google series.
In this question and answer session he discusses a number of topics, but the first is about universal grammar in which he provides an in-depth description of how his ideas on universal grammar have evolved over time.
Another interesting question he answers at the end of the session relates to the effect of email, instant messaging and the like on syntax and grammar (TXT Speak). Hear Chomsky's views on whether this is just a natural part of the evolution of language and how it's affecting our minds.
You can view the video on YouTube here. Duration: 53:28
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Noam Chomsky is one of those persons that I dream to meet, being a teacher of English!
He replied to a question I emailed him a couple of years ago.
I have emailed him a few times and he has always responded within the day, once within five minutes!
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Chomsky is an incredible thinker, and his ideas of how the mind work are fascinating. Colourless green me.
chomsky is the pioneer of grammar.
I also dream of meeting and talking to N Chomsky as a pioneer in the field of Grammar and language learning
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Could you please tell me how can I apply the great linguists UG in the classroom
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i appreciate him because of his great knowledge in the field of English language. we are studying chomskys universal grammar book written by Cook and Newson in MA course.
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That was great. Thanks.