Linguistics: Universal Properties of Language
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Match the formal and functional universal properties of language with their descriptions:

Communicative vs. Informative = Language allows users to talk about things not present in environment Displacement = Information as transmission of message, content is factual and codified independently from relationship between sender and receiver Reciprocity = Any speaker/sender can also be a listener/receiver Arbitrariness = No connection between linguistic forms used and meanings they convey

Match the formal and functional universal properties of language with their descriptions:

Productivity = Language can substitute physical actions Specialization = Limited linguistic units/grammatic structures used to produce new unlimited language Displacement = Sounds used are meaningfully distinct Cultural Transmission = Linguistic signals serve specific purposes

Match the formal and functional universal properties of language with their descriptions:

Discreteness = Language not inherited but passed from generation to generation Arbitrariness = Sounds used are meaningfully distinct Cultural Transmission = No connection between linguistic forms used and meanings they convey Displacement = Limited linguistic units/grammatic structures used to produce new unlimited language

Match the formal and functional universal properties of language with their descriptions:

<p>Rapid Fading = Any speaker/sender can also be a listener/receiver Reciprocity = Linguistic signals are produced and disappear quickly Specialization = Language can substitute physical actions Productivity = Limited linguistic units/grammatic structures used to produce new unlimited language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the formal and functional universal properties of language with their descriptions:

<p>Displacement = Language can substitute physical actions Specialization = Language allows users to talk about things not present in environment Productivity = Linguistic signals serve specific purposes Communicative vs. Informative = No connection between linguistic forms used and meanings they convey</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the formal and functional universal properties of language with their descriptions:

<p>Arbitrariness = Limited linguistic units/grammatic structures used to produce new unlimited language Discreteness = Sounds used are meaningfully distinct Cultural Transmission = Language not inherited but passed from generation to generation Rapid Fading = Linguistic signals are produced and disappear quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Formal and Functional Universal Properties of Language

  • Communicative vs. Informative: Language can be used for transmission of factual information or as a bi-directional exchange of messages, where meaning is understood in the context of interaction between participants.

Key Properties of Language

  • Displacement: Language allows users to talk about things not present in their environment, both spatially and temporally.
  • Arbitrariness: There is no inherent connection between linguistic forms and the meanings they convey.
  • Productivity: A limited number of linguistic units and grammatical structures can be combined to produce an unlimited number of new language expressions.
  • Cultural Transmission: Language is not inherited, but rather passed down from generation to generation.

Key Features of Language

  • Discreteness: Sounds used in language are meaningfully distinct, making a difference in meaning (e.g., "bet" and "bed" have different meanings).
  • Reciprocity: Any speaker/sender can also be a listener/receiver, allowing for a bi-directional exchange.
  • Specialization: Linguistic signals serve specific purposes and can substitute for physical actions (e.g., saying "drink" instead of physically giving someone a glass of water).

Characteristics of Linguistic Signals

  • Rapid Fading: Linguistic signals are produced and disappear quickly, making language a transient and dynamic system.

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This quiz covers the formal and functional universal properties of language, including communicative vs. informative, displacement, and arbitrariness. Understand the concepts that shape human language and communication.

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