第一章 词的概述.pptVIP

第一章 词的概述 I. What Is Language ? Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. II. What Is Linguistics? a. scientific: based on the systematic investigation of data, conducted with reference to some general theory of language structure. b. study: not learning, but investigation or examination. c. language: not just one language of any society, but the languages of all human societies. Linguistics can be defined as the scientific study of language. General Linguistics The study of language as a whole is often called GENERAL LINGUISTICS. This includes the bas