语言交际工具.pptVIP

Language and Culture What’s the position of language in the intercultural communication? The Definition of Language Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication ( Wardhaugh, 1972:3) Language is a tool of communication，but not only the tool for communication. Some people (represented by Chomsky) look language as a cognitive system. Language is one element of culture. It is on the first layer of the culture onion. Language is the tool for communication Language is the carrier of culture Language is the cognitive system of human being. 语言是交际的工具 语言是文化的载体 语言是