跨文化交际Chapter 4 Verbal Communication.pptVIP

Chapter 4 Verbal Communication Language Definition —Language is a set of symbols and the rules for combining those symbols that are used and understood by a large community of people. Functions of language It enables people to communicate: to transmit information, exchange ideas and feelings. It makes rational thought possible. It is the means of cognitive development for children and conceptual development for adults. It records, stores and disseminates knowledge. Properties of language Language is symbolic. Language is systematic. Phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax Language is arbi