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Intro to Linguistics

Intro to Linguistics. Brainstorm…. What is language- define it in small groups What is the difference between communication and language List as many ways as you can think of how animals communicate. What the experts tell us- Communication vs Language.

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Intro to Linguistics

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  1. Intro to Linguistics

  2. Brainstorm… • What is language- define it in small groups • What is the difference between communication and language • List as many ways as you can think of how animals communicate

  3. What the experts tell us-Communication vs Language Communication: The act of passing on information or ideas Language: A sophisticated communication system used to communicate ideas by using a system of sounds and symbols with rules outlining their proper use

  4. In your opinion which is the more important- speech or writing?

  5. Language is primarily vocal because… • Children learn to speak before they learn to read and write. • Children automatically learn a language as they grow up. • The spoken form came earlier than the written in human history. • Writing is based on speech. • People use spoken language more often than writing.

  6. How Humans Communicate:

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