nature of language 2nd quiz Flashcards
A multifaceted and Complex Phenomenon
Nature Of Language
Arbitary symbols, Such as words and sounds, represent specific meanings
Symbolic System
No inherent connection
Arbitrariness
Systematic structure governed by rules and grammar
Structure and Grammar
Generate an infinite number of expression(Writing)allows for the creation of complex and meaningful expressions
Productivity and Creativity
refers to the ability to use language to refer to things not present in the immediate environment
Displacement
There is evidence of a ——- for language, with the human brain exhibiting specialized regions for language processing.
biological basis
Language serves multiple functions, including communication, expression of thoughts and emotions, social interaction, and the transmission of knowledge
Multifunctionality
It enables individuals to share information, coordinate activities, express emotions, and engage in complex social interactions, which function?
Social and Communicative Function
They change over time due to cultural, social, and technological factors
Dynamic And evolving
The study of the physical production and perception of speech sounds.
Phonetics
The study of the sound patterns and rules governing the organization of speech sounds in a particular language
Phonology
The study of the structure and formation of words
Morphology
Smallest unit of meaning?
Morphemes
The study of sentence structure and the rules governing the combination of words into phrases and sentences.
Syntax
