01-语言学导论01-语言学导论.pptVIP

Introduction to the course Language Is language a system? Yes. Is there intrinsic connection between form and meaning? No. It’s arbitrary. Different definitions Language is a system whose parts can and must be considered in their synchronic solidarity. (de Saussure, 1916) [Language is] a set (finite or infinite) of sentences, each finite in length and constructed out of a finite set of elements. (Chomsky, 1957) Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. A system ----elements in