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Language has such a vital role in our being that it is impossible to imagine a world without it. The study of language must take into account the intricate physical, psychological and social aspects if it is to succeed in offering even the most basic explanation of such a complex human achievement. Language is arguable the one feature that sets the human being apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. This essay will attempt to explain how an interdisciplinary approach has assisted in the understanding of human language. It will discuss the contribution of both psychology and sociology whilst debating the value of applying more than one branch of knowledge. The anatomy and physiology of speech will be discussed in terms of the physical attributes required for language to take place and the neurolinguistic processes. The theories, which have developed as a result of language research, will be appraised...

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