The Possibility of Computer Modeling Language Change

Authors

Jonathan McCollum, Brigham Young University
Dr. David Bowie, Brigham Young University

Keywords

computer modeling language, language change, Netlogo

College

Humanities

Department

Linguistics and English Language

Abstract

Language is an ever changing method of communication. Linguists, in their systematic studies of languages, attempt to explain the changes that modify and sometimes eliminate languages altogether. Much research has been employed to discover the methods that keep language continually evolving.

Recommended Citation

McCollum, Jonathan and Bowie, Dr. David (2013) "The Possibility of Computer Modeling Language Change," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 886.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/886