els 109 Flashcards
primarily a human & non instinctive method of communicating
Language (Sapir)
Goes beyond just describing real situations
Language (Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis)
in its widest sense, means the total of such signs of our thoughts & feelings are capable…
Language (A.H. Gardiner)
may be defined as the expression of thought utilizing speech-sounds
Language (Henry Sweet)
a system of communication by sound
Language (Mario A. Pei & Frank Gaynor)
Language came from the Latin word ____ & French _______
lingua & langue (tongue)
5 Macro Skills
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Viewing
a prerequisite to understanding. Skill of grasping & decoding information
Listening
understanding others’ thoughts & emotions, we need to communicate
acquisition
the ability that makes us superior to other species
speaking
a complex cognitive & linguistic skill that involves words & sounds
speaking
Functions of Speaking
Interaction
Transaction
Performance
seen in social conversations
interaction
happens when someone wants to cut across a message. an act to be done after the message is received.
transaction
when an audience accepts the message spoken
performance
multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency & motivation
reading
making meaning from print
reading
identify the words in print
recognition
construct an understanding from the print
comprehension
coordinate identifying words & making meaning so that reading is automatic & accurate
fluency
our written works may come in many types depending on the specific purpose
writing
types of writing
expository
descriptive
narrative
persuasive
allow students to pause & reflect,
giving meaning to the images or visuals
viewing
types of viewing
Visual Literacy
Critical Viewing