This track will explore various theories of language evolution, including adaptation, by-product/spandrel, and exaptation. Participants will discuss the implications of these frameworks for understanding the development of human language.

This session will focus on the role of genetics in language evolution, particularly the significance of the FOXP2 gene. Presentations will examine how genetic factors interact with environmental influences to shape linguistic capabilities.

This track will investigate communication systems in non-human animals and their relevance to human language evolution. Researchers will present findings on primate communication and its implications for understanding the evolutionary timeline of language.

This session will delve into the historical aspects of language evolution, focusing on how languages change over time. Participants will analyze case studies that illustrate the dynamics of language development and historical experiments.

This track will explore the intersection of psychology and linguistics, examining how cognitive processes influence language use and development. Topics will include the psychological mechanisms underlying language acquisition and processing.

This session will focus on the neurological underpinnings of language, investigating how brain structures and functions relate to linguistic abilities. Presentations will cover recent advancements in understanding the brain's role in language processing.