Instructions: In an essay, respond to ONE of the questions on the following page. Your essay should be at least three pages, but should not exceed five pages. Please remember that your answer is to be in the form of an essay. An essay is not a two-sentence response, but rather a well-developed argument supported by citations of evidence. An essay gives you the opportunity to demonstrate what you know; don’t be terse. If you are uncertain how to write an essay and/or develop a written argument, please visit howtowriteanessay.com. Essays should be prepared without the use of any resources other than the assigned readings, lectures, and lecture presentations (the Powerpoint files). You may not use any texts or online resources except electronic journals that accessed through the library, or resources provided by the textbook publishers. Any outside resources used should supplement, rather than replace, the assigned readings and lectures. It is expressly prohibited to use wikipedia.com or other online encyclopedia. Do not use dictionary.com or other online dictionary for definitions; use the assigned readings for definitions. If you are found to have cut and pasted material from any web site, your will receive a grade of "F" on the midterm.

Essay Questions

• Would it be correct to say that language is a distinguishing feature of Homo sapiens sapiens? Contrast human language and communication systems with those of other animals, including other hominins. You should include a discussion of the communication systems and language capabilities of non-human primates.

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