The task of the Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS) is to study human linguistic ability in general and its expression in individual languages. The goal is to better understand this crucial human ability and its biological, cognitive, and social factors. This understanding lays foundations for comprehending the basic structures, acquisition, and processing of language and its disorders, as well as for the development of language technology applications. The concentration of active research in various linguistic sub-disciplines within a single institution is unique in Germany, fostering a lively exchange of current research results and methods.

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  1. Ancient connection

    When humans gesture, they activate an ancient connection between movement and breathing. The perspective suggests that there are striking connections between animal and human behavior.

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Leibniz-Centre General Linguistics (ZAS)
Pariser Str. 1
10719 Berlin
T + 49 30 20192 401
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Scientific Director:
Prof. Artemis Alexiadou

Managing Director:
Dr André Lottmann

Communications:
Dr Fabienne Salfner