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Linguistics notes 第一周 Chapter 1 Introduction . 1. Definition of language *Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. Language is a system. Language is arbitrary. Language is vocal. Language is human-specific. Design features of language Arbitrariness 任意性 Productivity 多产性 Duality 双重性 Displacement 移位性 Cultural transmission 文化传播性 Functions of language(Halliday) The ideational 概念功能 to organize language users experience of the word. The interpersonal 人际功能 to establish/maintain social relationship. The textual 语篇功能 to organize texts in a coherent and appropriate w