语言学教程Chapter 1 Invitation to Language.pptVIP

Chapter One Introduction to Linguistics 1.1 Why Study Language The importance of studying language: The question can be examined from two sides: the positive side (point 1 and 2) and the negative one(point 3) 1.To know the facts about language (p.1-2) 2.To solve the problems in the other fields which are closely related with language (p.2) 3.To avoid conflicts between different racial, ethnic, socio-economic groups (p.1) …… 1.2 What Is Language 1. human speech /language is human-specific. 2. the ability to communicate by this means 3. a system of vocal sounds to which meaning is attribute