普通语言学 4.pptVIP

An Induction to General Linguistics Lecturer: Liu Huixiu （刘辉修） Teaching period: 2011, 9-2012.1 Email: liuhx526@ The Course book 胡壮麟《语言学教程》（2001)北京大学出版社 　姜望琪等《语言学教程》中译本 (2001)　北京大学出版社 Suggested readings: 1. R.H. Robins General Linguistics (2000) Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press 2. 王钢《普通语言学基础》(1987)湖南教育出版社 3. 桂诗春《应用语言学》 (1987)湖南教育出版社 4.伍谦光《语义学导论》 (1987)湖南教育出版社 5.何自然《语用学概论》(1987)湖南教育出版社 6.黄国文《语篇分析概要》 (1987)湖南教育出版社 7. 秦秀白《文体学概论》 (1987)湖南教育出版社 Interesting language examples: 1. The French king is bald. 2. Friday is in love. 3. Colorless green ideas sleep furiously. 4. A: Would you like a cup of coffee? B: Coffee keeps me awake. 5. 再见, 北京! 伦敦, 再见! 6. 吃饭 吃水果 吃食堂 吃大碗 7. 兔子们,虾米们,猪尾巴!不要酱瓜,咸菜太贵啦 8. “亲，你大学本科毕业不？办公软件使用熟练不？英语交流顺溜不？驾照有木有？快来看，中日韩三国合作秘书处招人啦！” Chapter 1 Invitations to Linguistics 1 Why study language? 2 What is language? 3 Design features of language 4 Origin of language 5 Functions of language 6 What is linguistics? 7 Main branches of linguistics 8 Important distinctions in linguistics 1 Why study language? 1.1 The importance of linguistic study We have learned a lot about the outer space beyond the earth, while we know very little about the mystery of language in the brain. Language is an integral part of our life and humanity. It is necessary to reconsider the nature of language and its role in our life. 1.2 Racial, ethic and socioeconomic prejudices about language Myth1. Language is a means of communication. Myth2. Language has a form of form-meaning correspondence. Myth3. The function of language is to exchange information. Myth4. Black English is not standard and should be reformed. 1.3 Common Sense about Language Children learn their native language swiftly, efficiently and without instructions Language operates by rules. All languages have three components: a sound system, a system of lexicogrammar and a system of semantics. Everyone speaks a dialect. Language sl