PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION Lesson 1: Language
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What is a pidgin?

  • A dialect
  • A creole
  • A simplified form of language (correct)
  • An auxiliary language
  • What are the five domains of language?

    Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics

    There are more than 7,100 languages in the world.

    True

    A ______ language is one that is spoken for communication in specific places.

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

    What is the definition of semantic noise?

    <p>Misunderstandings due to language differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a creole?

    <p>A language that originates from a pidgin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Philippine languages with their classification:

    <p>Ilokano = Auxiliary Language Tagalog = National Language Cebuano = Official Auxiliary Language Southern Tagalog = Dialect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of language register?

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

    What language is considered the national language of the Philippines?

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

    Study Notes

    Language Classification

    • Pidgin: A simplified form of language with its own rules and vocabulary, emerging from different native languages; serves as a second language.
    • Creole: Developed from pidgin; becomes a first language for children in a community.
    • Auxiliary Language: A specific language used in certain locations for communication (e.g., Ilokano, Tagalog).
    • Lingua Franca: A common language used for communication among speakers of different native languages.
    • Dialect: A regional variety of a language (e.g., Tagalog vs. Southern Tagalog).
    • Minority Dialect: Indicates identity of an ethnic group (e.g., Sinama of the Badjaos).

    Definitions and Theories of Language

    • Sapir (1921): Language as a purely human method for communicating ideas, emotions, and desires.
    • Finocchiaro (1965): Language as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols for communication.

    Five Domains of Language

    • Phonology: Study of speech sounds and their combinations.
    • Morphology: Language structure concerning word formation, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
    • Syntax: Rules governing sentence structure and the arrangement of words.
    • Semantics: Study of meaning in language.
    • Pragmatics: Rules governing language use in social contexts.

    Language Register

    • Definition: Variation in language use based on context, audience, and purpose.
    • Formal Register: Professional and academic settings; avoids slang.
    • Frozen Register: Historical texts that remain unchanged (e.g., Holy Bible).
    • Consultative Register: Used when communicating with someone regarding specialized knowledge; respectful tone (e.g., patient to doctor).
    • Casual Register: Informal language used with friends and family.
    • Intimate Register: Reserved for private conversations between close individuals (e.g., inside jokes).

    Philippine Languages

    • Total Languages: 183 languages spoken in the Philippines.
    • National Language: One designated national language.
    • Official Languages: Two (English and Filipino).
    • Auxiliary Languages: 12 official auxiliary languages; includes helping verbs.
    • Endangered Languages: 35 languages classified as endangered (31 threatening, 4 shifting).
    • Extinct Languages: 2 languages are extinct.

    Communication

    • Semantic Noise: Misunderstandings that arise due to language differences.
    • Organizational Communication: Requires both written and oral skills; categorized into formal and informal types.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of language as introduced in Purposive Communication COM246. It covers key concepts such as pidgin languages and the diversity of languages globally, emphasizing the system of rules and sound structures within language. Test your understanding of these essential language principles!

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