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Topic - What Is Language

Language is a structured system of communication used by humans to express thoughts, emotions, and ideas. It serves various functions including communicative, expressive, and directive, and has characteristics such as being arbitrary, dynamic, and cultural. The components of language include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

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Topic - What Is Language

Language is a structured system of communication used by humans to express thoughts, emotions, and ideas. It serves various functions including communicative, expressive, and directive, and has characteristics such as being arbitrary, dynamic, and cultural. The components of language include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

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Topic: Language

Objectives:

 Define the word language


 Identify the different functions of language, its characteristics,
components,

Language?

Language is a system of communication that consists of structured sounds, words, and symbols
used by humans to express thoughts, emotions, and ideas. It is a fundamental tool for interaction,
social connection, and knowledge transmission.

Functions of Language

1. Communicative Function – we use language to share information or ideas by


expressing/showing your emotions and thoughts -to build relationship
2. Expressive Function: Language helps us express our thoughts and feelings.
3. Phatic Function: Language is used for social interaction, like
greetings and small talk.
4. Directive Function: We use language to give instructions,
commands, or requests.
5. Referential Function: Language conveys factual information or
references to things. Providing details and facts
6. Metalinguistic Function: We use language to talk about language
itself (e.g., grammar rules)." Language to language

 Characteristics of Language: -
1. Arbitrary: The relationship between words and their meanings is
arbitrary (e.g., the word 'dog' has no inherent connection to the
animal).
2. Dynamic: Language is constantly evolving and changing.
3. Cultural: Language reflects the culture in which it is used.
4. Systematic: Language follows specific rules and structures (grammar,
syntax).
5. Creative: Language allows us to create an infinite number of sentences
using a finite set of rules."
 COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE
1. Phonology: The study of sounds in a language.
2. Morphology: The study of the structure of words.
3. Syntax: The arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences. –
4. Semantics: The meaning of words and sentences
5. Pragmatics: The use of language in context, considering social rules
and conventions."

 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: -

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