PY3150: Module 3 Language, Learning, and Intelligence 
Research 3.1 
Language in Nonhuman Animals 
1 
Research the textbook, the Wiley Media site, and the ITT Tech Virtual Library, to determine whether 
nonhuman animals, use language the same way as humans do. 
Address the following points based on your research: 
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Briefly describe the difference between communication and language. 
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Do you think that language is exclusive to human beings? 
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Can nonhuman animals master the complexity of human language? 
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What, according to you, are the key differences between human and nonhuman animal languages? 
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Cite all sources used in the APA format, including at least three in-text citations from each source 
and a References page. 
Submission Requirements: 
Submit your work in a Microsoft Word document of the following specifications: 
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Font: Arial, Size: 12 point 
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Line Spacing: Double 
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Length: 750 words 
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Citation Style: APA. Refer to the sample APA title page given in the handout titled “ 
APA Title Page 
Format 
.” 
Evaluation Criteria: 
Your submission will be evaluated against the following criteria using the 
research rubric 
: 
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Did you describe the difference between communication and language? 
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Did you discuss whether or not language is exclusive to human beings? 
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Did you address why nonhuman animals can or cannot master the complexity of the human 
language? 
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Did you address the key differences between human and nonhuman animal language? 
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Did you find a minimum of three credible sources? 
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Do you incorporate helpful information from each of the sources? 
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Did you cite the sources correctly, using APA format? 
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Does your assignment meet the minimum word requirement (750 words)?