Group 1 Flashcards
It is a full system of communication with it’s own grammar and vocabulary
Language
A regional or social variation of a language
Dialect
A language could only be called language if it has:
- System of Rules (Grammar)
- Sound System (Phonology)
- Vocabulary (Lexicon)
Occurs when Speakers of two or more languages interact and influence each other
Language Contact
The process by which a language evolves over time
Language Change
The exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, and views among individuals
Communication
The various roles and purposes that language serves in communication and interaction.
Function of language
The significance or sense of a word, phrase, or expression in language
Meaning
The capacity of a language to create new words and sentences
Productivity
The fundamental characteristics and properties of language as a system of communication
Nature of Language
The way language is used to convey personal emotions, opinions, and experiences.
Expressive use of language
Natures of language:
- Symbolic
- Structured
- Dynamic
- Contextual
- Cultural
- Interactive
Usage of Language:
- Informative Use
- Expressive Use
- Directive Use
Features of Language:
- Arbitrarness
- Productivity (Creativity)
- Displacement
- Cultural Transmission
- Duality
- Discreteness
No association with words, and it’s meaning except for the sounds
Arbitrariness
Symbols and rules can be combined for infinite messages
Productivity (Creativity)
Used to refer any dimension of space and time
Displacement
Language must be actively learned
Cultural Transmission
It refers to how human language operates on two level:
-Sound production
-Meaning
Duality
The sounds used in language are meaningfully distinct
Discreteness
Process by which we are able to develop and learn language. Includes speaking, listening, writing, and overall communication
Language Acquisition
Theories of Language Acquisition:
- Behaviourist Theory
- Sociocultural Theory
- Rationalistic Theory (Nativist Theory)
- Conditioning Theory
Communication is classified according to:
- Mode
- Context
- Purpose and Style
Refers to the method of communication ( verbal, non verbal, written)
Mode
The circumstances of Environment in which communication occurs
Context
The intent behind the communication and the manner in which it is expressed
Purpose and style
Types of Communication
(According to Mode)
- Verbal Communication
- Non- Verbal Communication
- Visual Communication
Types of Communication
(According to Context)
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication
- Extended Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Organizational Communication
Types of Communication
(According to purpose and style)
- Formal Communication
- Informal Communication
2 types of Organizational Structure
- Formal Organizational Structure Communication
- Informal Organizational Sructure Communication
Types of Formal Organizational Structure Communication
- Downward
- Upward
- Horizontal
- Crosswise
