Linguistics 1ENG320

1st Lec

£Level 3

By Ms: Lama Albabtain

Main Points

The nature of Language

Types of Language Functions of Language

The Nature of Language :

Definitions Of Language?

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Different sources present different definitions of Language

Different sources present different defentions of Language •1-First Definition

Different sources present different definitions of Language

•1 -L is a system of communication between two parts

Different sources present different definitions of Language

Second definition:

Different sources present different definitions of Language

Second definition:Language is a system for exchange of feelings and ideas among people

Different sources present different definitions of Language

Third definition:Language is a means to expressing one’s needs, opinions, and knowledge

Different sources present different definitions of Language

Fourth definition

Different sources present different definitions of Language

Fourth definition:4 -It is an arbitrary system of vocal symbols used to

exchange ideas and feeling among the members of a linguistically homogeneous group

Why this definition attracts linguistics most ?

•4 -It is an arbitrary system of vocal symbols used to exchange ideas and feeling among the members of a linguistically homogeneous group

Why this definition attracts linguistics most ?

1 -L is a system .2 -L system is arbitrary.

3-L is basically sounds.4-L is symbol.

5-L conveys both feeling and ideas .

Why this definition attracts linguistics most ?

sustem Arbitrary Sounds SymbolsConvey feelings and ideas

The most acceptable definition?

The most acceptable definition?

Activity 5 Minutes

• write 2 lines about : • Smoke L • Signal L

Types Of Language:

•1- is language basically written or oral ?

Types Of Language:

•1- Spoken L. •2-Written L .•3- Paralanguage. •4- Silent Language.

1 -Spoken L

• the oral aspect of L is emphasized by the following arguments• 1- historically , man spoke L thousands of years before writing was

introduces

1 -Spoken L

• the oral aspect of L is emphasized by the following arguments• 2-Everyone of us spoke his native language for ( +-) five years before

going to school and learning the skill if writing .

1 -Spoken L

• the oral aspect of L is emphasized by the following arguments• 3-There are always millions of illiterate people everywhere, who can

speak their language without being able to write it

1 -Spoken L

• the oral aspect of L is emphasized by the following arguments• 4-Even those who can write do not practice writing daily, and if they

do, they only do for durations

1 -Spoken L

• the oral aspect of L is emphasized by the following arguments• 1- historically , man spoke L thousands of years before writing was

introduces • 2-Everyone of us spoke his native language for ( +-) five years before

going to school and learning the skill if writing .• 3-There are always millions of illiterate people everywhere, who can

speak their language without being able to write it • 4-Even those who can write do not practice writing daily, and if they

do, they only do for durations

2-Written L

2-Written L

• The written Form of Language only represents the spoken form• It doesn’t convey Pitches, intonations. Or accompanying emotions.• Anger, melancholy, tenderness, repentance, and the like do not appear in writing as clearly as they do in the spoken language

3 -Paralanguage

3 -Paralanguage

• i.e body language .It is body movement that accompany the spoken language such as the movements of hands ,eyes, head, shoulders, and fingers

4- Silent Language

•It often happens that we talk to ourselves without making sounds. You may call it innr Language . Language with out audible sounds. Nobody can hear you, but still you talk to your self

Activty • From paralanguage , Give us an example from English

and Arabic language, for any movement and it’s meaning in it’s language

Functions Of Language

Imagine our Life without Language !!!

Functions Of Language

Functions Of Language

1 convey ideas, facts, sciences, and information

2-write books, novels, drama, poetry and prose

Main Points

The nature of Language

Types of Language Functions of Language

Thank you for your AttentionAny Question ?

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