语言学01--Chapter One Invitations to Linguistics5.pptVIP

1. Why Study Language? 1.1 Some myths about language Language is only a means of communication. Language has a form-meaning correspondence. The function of language is to exchange information. English is more difficult to learn than Chinese. Black English is not standard and should be reformed. 1.2 Some fundamental views about L Children learn their native language swiftly, efficiently and without instruction. Language operates by rules. All languages have three major components: a sound system, a system of lexicogrammar and a system of semantics. Everyone speaks a dialect. Language slowly cha