新编简明英语语言学上课重点.pdfVIP

Linguistics notes 第一周 Chapter 1 Introduction . 1. Definition of language *Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication.  Language is a system.  Language is arbitrary.  Language is vocal.  Language is human-specific. 2. Design features of language  Arbitrariness 任意性  Productivity 多产性  Duality 双重性  Displacement 移位性  Cultural transmission 文化传播性 3. Functions of language(Halliday)  The ideational 概念功能to organize language users experience of the word.  The interpersonal 人际功能to establish/maintain social relation