Language Flashcards
1
Q
When was the cognitive revolution
A
late 1950’s/early 1960’s onward
2
Q
Communication of thought and ideas using symbols is known as…
A
language
3
Q
what sets language apart
from other communication systems
(signs, symbols, gestures)
A
grammar
4
Q
a set of rules that
allow the communicator to
combine arbitrary symbols
to convey meaning
A
grammar
5
Q
Rules for possible word sound combinations in a language
A
phonology
6
Q
Rules for combining words into sentences
A
syntax
7
Q
Rules used to communicate meaning
A
semantics
