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Chomsky Linguistics Ph.D and MIT
In 1955, Chomsky earned his Ph.D in Linguistics from University of Pennsylvania and the following year took a teaching position in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During this time he worked with a colleague and established a linguistics graduate program. This program is still part of the curriculum in the Department of Linguistics and Psychology at MIT. Additionally, Chomsky still plays an active role as Institute Professor and Professor of Linguistics emeritus. -
Published "Aspects of the Theory of Syntax"
Chomsky publishes "Aspects of the Theory of Syntax" where he theorizes that infants are endowed with sense of grammar from birth. He continued to hypothesize that as they learn more of their native language, the infant will use this primitive grammar data to construct a clearer understanding of their native language. Please view the video link attached for a visual understanding of this theory.
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Chomsky Receives APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contribution
In 1984, Chomsky receives an award from the American Psychological Association (APA) for his years of contributions to linguistics psychology. The citation reads "His critical and creative genius inspired linguists with a new conception of grammar and of linguistic theory." (Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions) Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions: Noam Chomsky (1985). American Psychologist, 40(3), 286–291. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0092191 -
Published " Knowledge of Language"
Chomsky publishes "Knowledge of Language" where he theorizes the concept of Principles and Parameters in language. Principles are a universal sentence structure found in all languages. Parameters are variations to the Principles depending on the native language. For instance the placement of the sentences subject depends on the language being spoken (i.e. Spanish places the subject in order to instill meaning or style)
