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The capacity of speakers, irrespective of their native tongue, to generate and interpret an unbounded array of linguistic constructs implies the existence of a universal, underlying ______ architecture.
The capacity of speakers, irrespective of their native tongue, to generate and interpret an unbounded array of linguistic constructs implies the existence of a universal, underlying ______ architecture.
grammatical
The presence of semantic ______, such as binary oppositions like 'male' and 'female' or 'animate' and 'inanimate', across all known languages suggests a shared cognitive framework influencing linguistic categorization.
The presence of semantic ______, such as binary oppositions like 'male' and 'female' or 'animate' and 'inanimate', across all known languages suggests a shared cognitive framework influencing linguistic categorization.
universals
According to Shannon and Weaver's model, the element that attenuates the signal fidelity between the sender and receiver, often manifesting as physiological, external, or semantic impediments, is termed ______.
According to Shannon and Weaver's model, the element that attenuates the signal fidelity between the sender and receiver, often manifesting as physiological, external, or semantic impediments, is termed ______.
noise
In Berlo's SMRC model, the proficiency of the sender in encoding the message, coupled with their attitudes, knowledge level, and socio-cultural context, collectively defines the sender's ______ skills.
In Berlo's SMRC model, the proficiency of the sender in encoding the message, coupled with their attitudes, knowledge level, and socio-cultural context, collectively defines the sender's ______ skills.
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Schramm's model emphasizes that effective communication necessitates overlapping 'fields of experience' between sender and receiver, thereby reducing potential ambiguities arising from disparate ______ backgrounds.
Schramm's model emphasizes that effective communication necessitates overlapping 'fields of experience' between sender and receiver, thereby reducing potential ambiguities arising from disparate ______ backgrounds.
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In the transactional model of communication, the simultaneous and reciprocal roles of sender and receiver underscore the dynamic interplay of ______ processes during interaction.
In the transactional model of communication, the simultaneous and reciprocal roles of sender and receiver underscore the dynamic interplay of ______ processes during interaction.
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Delineate the paramount distinction between the Shannon-Weaver model and Schramm's model, focusing on Schramm's model's inclusion of ______, absent in the foundational Shannon-Weaver construct.
Delineate the paramount distinction between the Shannon-Weaver model and Schramm's model, focusing on Schramm's model's inclusion of ______, absent in the foundational Shannon-Weaver construct.
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Contrast the SMRC model with the Transactional Model, pinpointing the Transactional Model's explicit representation of communication as a ______ process, which the SMRC model lacks.
Contrast the SMRC model with the Transactional Model, pinpointing the Transactional Model's explicit representation of communication as a ______ process, which the SMRC model lacks.
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Considering the concept of 'interference/noise' in light of Berlo's SMRC model, elaborate on how semantic noise, arising from disparities in connotative meanings ascribed to symbols, can engender more profound communication breakdowns than mere ______ noise.
Considering the concept of 'interference/noise' in light of Berlo's SMRC model, elaborate on how semantic noise, arising from disparities in connotative meanings ascribed to symbols, can engender more profound communication breakdowns than mere ______ noise.
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Propose a theoretical framework that synthesizes the Shannon-Weaver model's emphasis on efficient signal transmission with Schramm's communication model's focus on shared context, incorporating feedback loops to achieve optimal ______.
Propose a theoretical framework that synthesizes the Shannon-Weaver model's emphasis on efficient signal transmission with Schramm's communication model's focus on shared context, incorporating feedback loops to achieve optimal ______.
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Within the framework of Generative Grammar, the concept of 'recursive embedding' exemplifies how a ______ of elements can be infinitely extended, in accordance with the observed capacity for speakers to produce and comprehend an unlimited number of novel sentences.
Within the framework of Generative Grammar, the concept of 'recursive embedding' exemplifies how a ______ of elements can be infinitely extended, in accordance with the observed capacity for speakers to produce and comprehend an unlimited number of novel sentences.
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Given the assertion that 'Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication', evaluate the implications of the 'arbitrary' nature of linguistic signs on the diachronic processes of semantic ______ and the emergence of homophony, considering the principles of historical linguistics and the potential for cognitive biases in language use.
Given the assertion that 'Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication', evaluate the implications of the 'arbitrary' nature of linguistic signs on the diachronic processes of semantic ______ and the emergence of homophony, considering the principles of historical linguistics and the potential for cognitive biases in language use.
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Considering the assertion that 'all languages are equally complex and equally capable of expressing any idea,' address the apparent disparities in grammatical ______ across languages and reconcile this with the concept of 'descriptive adequacy' in linguistic theory, taking into account the typological variations observed in ergative-absolutive and nominative-accusative alignment systems.
Considering the assertion that 'all languages are equally complex and equally capable of expressing any idea,' address the apparent disparities in grammatical ______ across languages and reconcile this with the concept of 'descriptive adequacy' in linguistic theory, taking into account the typological variations observed in ergative-absolutive and nominative-accusative alignment systems.
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Based on the assertion that human language is a purely human and non-instinctive method of communicating ideas, emotions, and desires by means of a system of voluntarily produced symbols, analyze the cognitive underpinnings of ______ language learning from a perspective that integrates theories of Universal Grammar and emergentism, considering the role of both innate constraints and environmental input in language acquisition.
Based on the assertion that human language is a purely human and non-instinctive method of communicating ideas, emotions, and desires by means of a system of voluntarily produced symbols, analyze the cognitive underpinnings of ______ language learning from a perspective that integrates theories of Universal Grammar and emergentism, considering the role of both innate constraints and environmental input in language acquisition.
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Considering the assertion that language is dynamic and it evolves through time, assess the implications of language change on the structural properties of ______ lexicon and grammatical paradigms and evaluate the predictive validity of the comparative method in reconstructing proto-languages, taking into account the phenomenon of linguistic borrowing and the challenges posed by language contact scenarios.
Considering the assertion that language is dynamic and it evolves through time, assess the implications of language change on the structural properties of ______ lexicon and grammatical paradigms and evaluate the predictive validity of the comparative method in reconstructing proto-languages, taking into account the phenomenon of linguistic borrowing and the challenges posed by language contact scenarios.
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Given that every spoken language includes discrete sound segments that can be defined by a finite set of sound properties or features, explain how these featural specifications interact with the phenomena of assimilation, deletion, or insertion and exemplify this interaction through detailed analysis of language-specific ______ rules.
Given that every spoken language includes discrete sound segments that can be defined by a finite set of sound properties or features, explain how these featural specifications interact with the phenomena of assimilation, deletion, or insertion and exemplify this interaction through detailed analysis of language-specific ______ rules.
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According to the assertion that all languages utilize a finite set of discrete sounds that are combined to form meaningful elements or words, which may be combined to form an infinite set of possible sentences, investigate how principles of optimality theory may apply to the resolution of conflicting constraints in sentence ______ thus contributing to the observed diversity of syntactic structures across languages.
According to the assertion that all languages utilize a finite set of discrete sounds that are combined to form meaningful elements or words, which may be combined to form an infinite set of possible sentences, investigate how principles of optimality theory may apply to the resolution of conflicting constraints in sentence ______ thus contributing to the observed diversity of syntactic structures across languages.
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Given the assertion that all languages change over time, evaluate the extent to which the principles of dialectology and sociolinguistics can explain the spatial and social stratification of linguistic variation, and analyze the forces of ______ diffusion and social identity construction in shaping the observed patterns of linguistic change within speech communities.
Given the assertion that all languages change over time, evaluate the extent to which the principles of dialectology and sociolinguistics can explain the spatial and social stratification of linguistic variation, and analyze the forces of ______ diffusion and social identity construction in shaping the observed patterns of linguistic change within speech communities.
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Considering the statement that similar grammatical categories are found in all languages, critically evaluate the claim that Universal Grammar posits an innate set of syntactic primitives and assess the empirical evidence from cross-linguistic studies that supports or refutes the existence of invariant ______ principles underlying the diversity of surface-level grammatical structures.
Considering the statement that similar grammatical categories are found in all languages, critically evaluate the claim that Universal Grammar posits an innate set of syntactic primitives and assess the empirical evidence from cross-linguistic studies that supports or refutes the existence of invariant ______ principles underlying the diversity of surface-level grammatical structures.
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Analyze how processes of ______ formation involving compounding, derivation, and blending interact with contextual factors, such as technological innovation and cultural exchange, in shaping the evolution of specialized terminologies and scientific nomenclature.
Analyze how processes of ______ formation involving compounding, derivation, and blending interact with contextual factors, such as technological innovation and cultural exchange, in shaping the evolution of specialized terminologies and scientific nomenclature.
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Flashcards
Language
Language
A tool for human communication using symbols to express ideas and emotions.
Dynamic Nature of Language
Dynamic Nature of Language
Language evolves over time, adapting to new needs and concepts.
Arbitrary Symbols
Arbitrary Symbols
The sounds and meanings in language are mostly not naturally connected; they are conventional.
Language Complexity
Language Complexity
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Finite Set of Sounds
Finite Set of Sounds
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Sentence Formation Rules
Sentence Formation Rules
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Sound Segments
Sound Segments
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Social Group Cooperation
Social Group Cooperation
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Change in Language
Change in Language
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Grammatical Categories
Grammatical Categories
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Language universals
Language universals
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Communication process
Communication process
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Sender
Sender
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Receiver
Receiver
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Feedback
Feedback
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Interference/Noise
Interference/Noise
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Psychological factors
Psychological factors
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Cultural factors
Cultural factors
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Transactional communication model
Transactional communication model
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Shannon and Weaver model
Shannon and Weaver model
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Study Notes
Language and Its Nature
- Language is a tool for communication, used to express thoughts, feelings, views, and perspectives.
- Language is dynamic and evolves over time.
- Key figures and their associated theories on language:
- Sapir (1921): Language is a human, non-instinctive method of communicating using voluntarily produced symbols.
- Bloch & Trager (1942): Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols, enabling social groups to cooperate.
- Chomsky (1957): Language consists of sentences, finite in length, constructed from finite elements.
- Hall (1969): Language is the process of human communication and interaction via habitually used oral-auditory symbols.
- Wardaugh (1972): Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols for human communication.
- Robins (1985): Language is a symbol system based on arbitrary conventions, infinitely extendable and modifiable based on speaker needs.
Characteristics of Language
- Language exists wherever humans exist.
- All languages are equally complex and capable of expressing any idea, with vocabularies expandable for new concepts.
- All languages evolve over time.
- Relationships between sounds and meanings in spoken languages, and between gestures and meanings in sign languages, are generally arbitrary.
- All human languages utilize a finite set of discrete sounds or gestures that combine to create meaningful elements (words), forming an infinite set of possible sentences.
- All grammars follow rules for the formation of words and sentences.
- Spoken languages consist of discrete sounds with defined properties (features) and include classes of vowels and consonants.
- Grammatical categories (e.g., noun, verb) are present in all languages.
- Every language has ways to refer to past time, negate ideas, form questions, issue commands, etc.
- Speakers of a language can produce and comprehend an infinite number of sentences.
- All typically developing children learn any language they are exposed to, regardless of race, location, social status or background.
- Semantic universals, such as "male," "female," "animate," and "inanimate," are found across all languages.
- Language is primarily oral.
Communication Models
- Communication is the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and information from one source to another.
- Key Communication Models:
- Shannon and Weaver (1949): A model that represents communication through a sender, message, channel, and receiver and potential noise in transmission.
- SMCR (David Berlo, 1960): Shows communication as a process with both a source and receiver encoding and decoding messages through channels. This model incorporates the communication skills, attitudes, and knowledge of individuals.
- Schramm (1954): A model highlighting the role of encoder/decoder and interpreters in communication. The flow of information is bidirectional.
- Transactional (Barnlund, 1970): A model where communicators are both senders and receivers simultaneously. It emphasizes the noise and communication context.
Different Elements of Communication Process
- Elements of Communication:
- Sender: The source of the message.
- Receiver: The recipient of the message.
- Message: The body of information.
- Channel: What connects the sender to the receiver (e.g., email, phone, in-person).
- Feedback: The receiver's response to the sender.
- Interference/Noise: What impacts the communication process (can be physiological, external, or semantic).
- The Situation/Context: all the interrelated conditions in the communication process.
Factors Affecting the Communication Process
- Psychological Factors: The sender and receiver's mood.
- Cultural Factors: Values and norms within a group.
- Physical Factors: Place, time, and environmental conditions.
- Social Factors: The nature of the communicators' relationship.
- Historical Factors: Previous communication incidents.
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Explore the definitions and theories surrounding the nature of language and its characteristics in this engaging quiz. Delve into the ideas of key figures such as Sapir, Chomsky, and Wardaugh, and see how language serves as a vital tool for human communication. Test your knowledge on how language evolves and functions in society.
