Podcast
Questions and Answers
What aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the structure and organization of written and spoken language?
What aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the structure and organization of written and spoken language?
Which of the following is not an aspect of the linguistic system?
Which of the following is not an aspect of the linguistic system?
The study of the meanings of words and phrases is known as:
The study of the meanings of words and phrases is known as:
Which aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the sounds of language?
Which aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the sounds of language?
Signup and view all the answers
The study of the structure of words and their formation is known as:
The study of the structure of words and their formation is known as:
Signup and view all the answers
Which aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the context and meaning behind utterances?
Which aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the context and meaning behind utterances?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is not an aspect of the linguistic system?
Which of the following is not an aspect of the linguistic system?
Signup and view all the answers
The study of how language is used in different social contexts is known as:
The study of how language is used in different social contexts is known as:
Signup and view all the answers
Which aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the analysis of extended texts and discourses?
Which aspect of the linguistic system is concerned with the analysis of extended texts and discourses?
Signup and view all the answers
The study of the stylistic features of language, such as figurative language and rhetorical devices, is known as:
The study of the stylistic features of language, such as figurative language and rhetorical devices, is known as:
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Communication and Language Concepts
- Pidgin: A simplified form of speech developed between speakers of different languages, using elements from both languages but is distinct from either.
- Lexifier Language: Provides vocabulary for the pidgin.
- Substrate Language: Supplies syntactic structure for the pidgin.
- Creole: An evolved pidgin that becomes the community's primary language.
- Interlanguage: "Learner language" characterized by deviations from standard language norms, reflecting influences from the mother tongue and the target language.
Examples of Interlanguage in the Philippines
- Common phrases illustrate the influence of native structures on English usage:
- "I already ate." translates to "Kumain na ako."
- "He will come with us, isn’t it?" translates to "Sasama siya sa atin, hindi ba?"
- "One of my classmate is inside." translates to "Isa sa kaklase ko ay nasa loob."
- "They will come here." translates to "Pupunta sila doon."
Indian English Variations
- Linguistic variations are evident in Indian English, showcasing unique grammatical rules.
- Example corrections reveal differences in tone and formality:
- Incorrect: "These mistakes may please be corrected."
- Correct: "These mistakes must be corrected."
Linguistic Preferences and Nonverbal Communication
- Cultural differences yield miscommunications due to varying linguistic preferences and nonverbal behaviors.
- Nonverbal behaviors, described as “the silent language,” are significant in communications within intimate relationships and family dynamics.
Evaluating Messages and Language Use
- Prescriptivists assert that language correctness is tied to strict grammatical rules.
- A study revealed preferences for Standard American English over African American Vernacular English among high school students.
Message Structure and Composition
- Message: Refers to conveyed information, including both verbal and nonverbal elements.
- Text or Message (recorded content): Physically independent of sender and receiver; its quality depends on clarity, structure, and audience.
- Structure can vary based on logical, chronological, or spatial organization.
- Language: The vehicle for expression, both verbally and nonverbally.
- Presentation: Involves layout, format, length, and adherence to conventions like spelling and referencing.
Semiosis
- Semiosis: A process where culture generates signs and attributes meanings to them, concept introduced by Charles Sanders Peirce.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Learn about the evolution of language through the concepts of pidgin, creole, and lexifier substrate language. Understand how communication is facilitated using words from both communicators' languages in a creole language.
