5 Questions
What is the primary function of a writing system?
To create a persistent representation of human language
What is the outcome of the cognitive and social activity of writing?
A series of physically inscribed symbols
What is the term used to describe the person who interprets a text?
Reader
What is distinctive about written language compared to spoken language?
It takes on characteristics distinct from spoken language
What is involved in the process of writing?
Both neuropsychological and physical processes
Study Notes
Writing as a Representation of Language
- Writing is the act of creating a persistent representation of human language.
- A writing system uses symbols and rules to encode aspects of spoken language, such as its lexicon and syntax.
Characteristics of Written Language
- Written language may take on characteristics distinct from those of any spoken language.
The Writing Process
- Writing is a cognitive and social activity involving neuropsychological and physical processes.
- The outcome of this activity is a series of physically inscribed, mechanically transferred, or digitally represented symbols.
The Text and Its Interpreter
- The outcome of writing is also called a "text".
- The interpreter or activator of a text is called a "reader".
Explore the fundamentals of writing, including its relationship with spoken language, symbols, and cognitive processes. Learn about the distinct characteristics of written language and its outcomes.
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