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LINGUISTICS FIRST TOPIC

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The vocabulary of a particular language, field, social class, person

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Scientific study of language, analysis of language, observing interplay between sound and meaning

Linguistics

600 BC, known as England, first language (celtic)

Celts

They invaded and introduce latin, Caesar's fleet, 55 BC

<p>Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

450 AD, spoke the language, turn into English. Anglos, Saxons and Jutes

<p>Anglo-Saxon</p> Signup and view all the answers

800 AD, from Scandinavia and invaded Britain. (Sweden, Denmark and Norway)

<p>Vikings</p> Signup and view all the answers

1066 AD, invaded England and introduced an early version of French. Norsemen/Northmen, Norman Conquest, from Normandy (Europe)

<p>Normans</p> Signup and view all the answers

1400 AD, Took over from early french

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1476 AD, Interest in having a standard way of English

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1525 AD, New Testament if the Bible was translated into English

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16th Century, Words from Latin and Greek made its way into the English language

<p>Invading words</p> Signup and view all the answers

16th Century, He invented many words which are still in use today

<p>Shakespeare</p> Signup and view all the answers

2000 AD, The English we speak today is influenced by immigration and historical happenings (f.e. the British Empire)

<p>Modern English</p> Signup and view all the answers

Future, New technology is influencing English.

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Comventional vocal signs; lexicon and grammatical rules

<p>Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Science, Universal Human Phenomenon, language faculty, langage (arbitrary signs)

<p>Language in Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social Phenomenon, society, langue (particular languages, nation, people)

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A person who can speak many language

<p>Polyglot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sacred language of indio-aryan, with the book Astadyadi

<p>Sanskrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

We can define language to its blank and blank

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Signs, sound, gestures, written symbols and code

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Study Notes

Language and Vocabulary

  • Vocabulary encompasses language used in specific fields, social classes, or by individuals.
  • Scientific study of language involves analyzing its structure, sounds, and meanings.

Historical Development of English

  • English originated around 600 BC in what is known as England, with Celtic as the first language in the area.
  • Latin was introduced when Julius Caesar invaded with his fleet in 55 BC.
  • By 450 AD, the language began evolving into English, influenced by Anglo, Saxon, and Jute tribes.
  • Viking invasions around 800 AD brought Norse influences from Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway).
  • The Norman Conquest in 1066 AD introduced an early version of French, impacting English language development.
  • By 1400 AD, French had taken a dominant role in English after the Norman influence.
  • The push for a standardized English began around 1476 AD.
  • The New Testament was translated into English in 1525 AD, increasing accessibility to English literature.
  • The 16th Century saw an influx of Latin and Greek words into English vocabulary, expanding its richness.
  • Influential writers of the 16th Century created many words that are still commonly used today.

Modern and Future Influences

  • By 2000 AD, English had evolved significantly under the influence of immigration and events associated with the British Empire.
  • Future developments in English are driven by new technologies, impacting vocabulary and grammar rules.

Scientific and Social Aspects of Language

  • Language is viewed as a universal human phenomenon tied to innate language faculties.
  • Each specific language represents a social phenomenon, or "langue," that is inherent to particular groups or nations.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages is referred to as polyglotism.

Fundamental Aspects of Language

  • Language can be defined through signs, sounds, gestures, written symbols, and codes.
  • The sacred language of Indo-Aryan cultures is exemplified in texts like the Astadyadi.

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