Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avnB4eJB5AovideoConcepts covered:human capacity, interpersonal communication, phonology, syntax, pragmatics
The video introduces the first lesson of Unit 1 on the nature of language, emphasizing the unique human capacity for complex language and its role in communication. It covers key linguistic concepts such as grammar, phonology, syntax, pragmatics, morphology, and semantics, and distinguishes human language from animal communication.
UNIT 1: LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION, LESSON 1: THE NATURE OF LANGUAGE, Part 1
Concepts covered:human capacity, interpersonal communication, phonology, syntax, pragmatics
The video introduces the first lesson of Unit 1 on the nature of language, emphasizing the unique human capacity for complex language and its role in communication. It covers key linguistic concepts such as grammar, phonology, syntax, pragmatics, morphology, and semantics, and distinguishes human language from animal communication.
Question 1
Humans are the only species capable of producing language.
Question 2
How do humans primarily use language?
Question 3
Why are animals unable to produce language?
Question 4
CASE STUDY: In a multilingual classroom, students are discussing the nature of language.
All of the following are true about human language except:
Question 5
CASE STUDY: In a discussion about the uniqueness of human language, a student presents examples.
Select three unique aspects of human language:
Created with Kwizie