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What is the task of listening, according to the text?
What is the task of listening, according to the text?
- Making meaning from words and sounds
- Constructing an understanding from print
- Decoding information during the exchange of messages (correct)
- Controlling language variables in speech
What is the primary purpose of language according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of language according to the text?
- To form components of culture
- To create positive and negative affections
- To communicate emotions, ideas, and desires (correct)
- To describe real situations only
Which skill is highlighted as a prerequisite to understanding?
Which skill is highlighted as a prerequisite to understanding?
- Writing
- Reading
- Listening (correct)
- Speaking
What does writing entail, according to the text?
What does writing entail, according to the text?
Who defined language as 'the expression of thought utilizing speech sounds'?
Who defined language as 'the expression of thought utilizing speech sounds'?
What is a multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation?
What is a multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation?
Which skill is NOT mentioned as one of the 5 macro skills needed for communication?
Which skill is NOT mentioned as one of the 5 macro skills needed for communication?
Which skill involves articulation, projection, pronunciation, and sound elements?
Which skill involves articulation, projection, pronunciation, and sound elements?
What happens when communication breaks down?
What happens when communication breaks down?
In which type of social conversation does interaction occur, according to the text?
In which type of social conversation does interaction occur, according to the text?
What is one important element in the process of communication according to the text?
What is one important element in the process of communication according to the text?
Who described language as 'a system of communication by sound among human beings using vocal symbols'?
Who described language as 'a system of communication by sound among human beings using vocal symbols'?
Flashcards
Listening's task
Listening's task
Decoding information during message exchange
Language's purpose
Language's purpose
Communicating emotions, ideas, and desires
Prerequisite to understanding
Prerequisite to understanding
Listening
Writing's complexity
Writing's complexity
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Henry Sweet's language definition
Henry Sweet's language definition
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Reading process
Reading process
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Communication Macro Skills
Communication Macro Skills
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Speaking's elements
Speaking's elements
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Communication breakdown
Communication breakdown
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Social conversation type
Social conversation type
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Key communication element
Key communication element
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Mario A Pei & Frank Gaynor's language definition
Mario A Pei & Frank Gaynor's language definition
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Study Notes
- Language is a human method of communicating emotions, ideas, and desires through voluntary symbols (Sapir) and is essential for creating relationships and understanding others.
- Defined as the expression of thought using speech sounds (Henry Sweet) or a system of vocal symbols with arbitrary meanings among a community (Mario A Pei & Frank Gaynor).
- As future language teachers, we must facilitate the development of five macro skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing.
- Listening is the skill of grasping and decoding messages, it's the beginning of understanding and key to effective communication.
- Speaking is a complex skill involving words, sounds, and sociality, and serves various functions such as interaction, transaction, and performance.
- Reading is a multifaceted process that involves identifying words, constructing meaning, and coordinating these actions for automatic and accurate understanding.
- Writing is an extremely complex activity requiring control of language variables and good skills can increase chances of success.
- Macro skills are interconnected, when learning a new language, it's important to engage all skills in balance, as neglecting one can result in weaker skills.
- Speaking functions include interaction (social conversations), transaction (cutting across a message), and performance (persuasive speeches).
- Reading is defined as making meaning from print and involves word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation.
- Writing comes in various types such as expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative.
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