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Chapter One Introduction Grace Tan I. Assignment-checking: What is language? What are the design features of language? What are the functions of language? How to distinguish the : Linguistics vs.traditional grammar Descriptive vs. prescriptive Synchronic vs. diachronic Langue vs.parole Competence vs.performance II.Introduction to New Contents1.1 Why Study Language? Language is such an integral part of our life and humanity that too much about it has been taken for granted. 1.2 What is Language? Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. 1.3 Design Featur