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What is the primary form of language use?
What is the primary form of language use?
What is the process of learning language, producing, and using words and sentences to communicate?
What is the process of learning language, producing, and using words and sentences to communicate?
What is unique about human language compared to animal communication?
What is unique about human language compared to animal communication?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Purposive Communication
- The topic of study is Purposive Communication using English in a Multilingual Context
- The unit is composed of three lessons:
- Lesson 1: Nature of Language
- Lesson 2: Types of Communication
- Lesson 3: Communication Processes, Principles, and Ethics
Lesson 1: Nature of Language
- Learning outcomes for Lesson 1:
- Demonstrate an understanding of KLBS in language and communication
- Relate personal experiences with the input provided
Definition of Language
- Language is a wonderful and dynamic human capacity
- It enables humans to cooperate with each other for communication
- Primary form of language use is interpersonal communication
Characteristics of Human Language
- Only human beings are capable of producing language
- Animals can communicate, but they are not capable of producing language
- Language is a means of communication, but it's different from animal communication
- Human language is a system with rules, whereas animal communication is based on emotions
Components of Language
- A language can be called a language if it has the following components:
- System of rule (grammar)
- Phonology (study of speech sounds)
- Syntax (arrangement of words in sentences and phrases)
- Pragmatics (practical use of language in social interaction)
- Morphology (study of structure and form of words)
- Semantics (study of meaning and reference)
Language as a Method of Human Communication
- Language is a system of words or signs used to express thoughts and feelings
- It is a medium for thought and social interaction
- Language is a social interaction, and people who use language and understand each other belong to the same speech community
Language Acquisition
- Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language
- It is the process of learning language, producing, and using words and sentences to communicate
Purposive Communication in a Multilingual Context
- The study of Purposive Communication involves using English in a multilingual context, comprising three lessons: Nature of Language, Types of Communication, and Communication Processes, Principles, and Ethics.
Nature of Language
- Learning outcomes for Lesson 1 include demonstrating an understanding of KLBS in language and communication, and relating personal experiences to the provided input.
Definition and Characteristics of Language
- Language is a dynamic human capacity that enables cooperation and communication among humans.
- Interpersonal communication is the primary form of language use.
- Only humans possess the capacity to produce language, distinguishing it from animal communication.
- Human language is a system with rules, whereas animal communication is based on emotions.
Components of Language
- A language consists of the following components:
- System of rule (grammar)
- Phonology (study of speech sounds)
- Syntax (arrangement of words in sentences and phrases)
- Pragmatics (practical use of language in social interaction)
- Morphology (study of structure and form of words)
- Semantics (study of meaning and reference)
Language as a Method of Human Communication
- Language is a system of words or signs used to express thoughts and feelings.
- It serves as a medium for thought and social interaction.
- Language is a social interaction, and people who use language and understand each other belong to the same speech community.
Language Acquisition
- Language acquisition is the process of acquiring the capacity to perceive and comprehend language.
- It involves learning language, producing, and using words and sentences to communicate.
Purposive Communication
- Purposive Communication involves the use of English in a multilingual context
- Unit 1 covers three topics: Nature of Language, Types of Communication, and Communication Processes, Principles, and Ethics
The Nature of Language
- Language is a dynamic human capacity used for communication and constructing our social world
- Humans possess a unique capacity for complex language use, surpassing any other species on Earth
- Interpersonal communication involves conversing with another person, either virtually or in person
Language Definition and Characteristics
- Language is commonly defined as a means of communication, but this definition fails to distinguish between human and animal communication
- Only humans are capable of producing complex language systems, rules, and meanings
- Language is distinct from animal communication due to its complexity and capacity for abstract thought
Language Components
- Phonology studies speech sounds in a natural language
- Syntax examines the arrangement of words in sentences, phrases, and classes, and the rules of grammar that sentences obey
- Pragmatics explores the practical use of language in social interaction, including the relationship between sender and receiver
- Morphology analyzes the structure and form of words and their parts
- Semantics studies the meaning, reference, and truth in language
Language as a Method of Human Communication
- Language is a system of words or signs used to express thoughts and feelings to each other
- Language serves as a medium for thought and social interaction
- A speech community is a group sharing a common language or dialect, enabling mutual understanding
- Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language
Language Acquisition
- Language acquisition is an innate human process of learning language
- People acquire the languages used by those in their community while growing up
- Language learning involves gaining the ability to be aware of language, understand it, and produce and use words and sentences to communicate
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Test your understanding of KLBS in language and communication, and relate personal experiences with the input provided in Lesson 1 of Purposive Communication.
