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Chapter 1 Introduction Yan Hongci yanhongci@126.com Contents Revision What Is Language? — The definition of language — Design features of language — Functions of language Some Major Concepts in Linguistics Revision The definition of linguistics The differences between linguistics and traditional grammar The scope of linguistics The definition of language Give your answers to fill in each bracket. 1. Linguistics ( ) 2. Traditional Grammar ( ) Tips: time, major focus (spoken / written language), theoretical basis, the method for approaching language