What is language?
A system of communication (written, signed, or spoken) used by a community to convey meaning.
What is linguistics
The study of language, how it is structured, how it is developed and changed.
What kinds of language or aspects of language do linguists study?
Components : sound words, phrases, sentences, discourse
System: Biological, Social, Psychological/ Neurological
What are the two most important characteristics of human language? Explain what each one means.
Define Signifier
Define Signified
Define Modality
Define Lexicon
List the aspects of language
What are linguistics tendencies? What are language universals? Give an example for each.
Define/ explain the differences between these terms:
Language
Dialect
Variety
Accent
Explain the concept of a dialect continuum
