Introduction to the study of language
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This document discusses the theoretical study of language. It examines language as a semiotic system using signs, signifiers and signifieds. It also looks at how language has different modes of communication like speech, writing and signing. Finally, it analyzes the rules and principles of language, including grammar, competence, performance, and what makes language grammatical or acceptable in different social contexts.
Introduction to the study of language
- 1. Theoretical Linguistics The Study of Language Dr. Cem Can
- 2. Semiotic Systems Language Gestures Dress Art Sign signifier signified arbitrary iconic form meaning Music Animal Communication Modes speech writing signing primary ? secondary ? alphabetic syllabic logographic Rules Principles grammar competence psychological a-contextual grammaticality pragmatics performance social contextual acceptability etc. The Study of Language
- 3. Semiotic Systems Language Gestures Dress Art Music Animal Communication etc. The Study of Language
- 4. Sign signifier signified arbitrary iconic form meaning Semiotic Systems The Study of Language
- 5. Language Modes speech writing signing primary ? secondary ? alphabetic syllabic logographic The Study of Language
- 6. Language Rules Principles grammar competence psychological a-contextual grammaticality pragmatics performance social contextual acceptability The Study of Language