The Nature and Structure of Language
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The document outlines the nature and structure of language, highlighting that it uses symbols to represent objects, actions, and ideas. It discusses key concepts such as phonemes, morphemes, syntax, and the generative, dynamic, and structured aspects of language. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of language in developing communicative, cognitive, and academic competencies.
The Nature and Structure of Language
- 1. The Nature and Structure of Language Kaye U. Alejandrino BSE 3-1 (English) Chapter 1: Lesson 1
- 3. • Language uses SYMBOLS: Sounds, gestures, or written characters that represents objects, actions, events and ideas.
- 4. • A Language is meaningful and therefore can be understood by other users of that Language.
- 5. • A Language is generative. • A Language has rules that govern how symbols can be arranged.
- 7. • Phonemes- the smallest distinguishable units in a language. t, p, and m
- 8. • Morphemes- the smallest meaningful units in a language. • Bound • Free
- 9. • Syntax – is a system of rules that governs how words can be meaningfully arranged to form phrases and sentences.
- 11. *creative and dynamic - In Filipino, new words like “tapsilog”, “pogi”, prove that language is indeed creative and dynamic. Our emerging Filipino language accepts the influences from other languages and so is very dynamic and continually evolving.
- 12. •Structured- There are grammatical rules to follow.
- 13. Meaningful- It can be understood by other users of the language.
- 14. Referential- Evening Star, Morning Star
- 17. • Develop communicative and academic competencies.
- 18. • Develop cognitive and Academic competencies.