Language Set of arbitrary symbols English consonants Q

Language • Set of arbitrary symbols • English consonants: Q, W, R, T, Y, P, S, D, F, G, H, J, K, L , Z, X, C, V, B, N, M • Russian consonants: б, в, г, д, ж, з, к, л, м, н, п, р, с, т, ф, х, ц, ч, ш, щ • Signal Communication vs. Semantic Universality

Language • Means by which ideas, inventions, and memories are transferred from generation to generation – Cultural transmission

Language • All societies have language • No correlation between social and grammatical complexity • Most are fully competent users • Don’t have to be taught

Language • Phonemes • Syntax • Morphemes – cat∙s • Lexicon

Language • Chomsky • Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis • Sociolinguistics – Study of language in social context – Euphemism

Language • Non-Verbal Communication – Kinesics – Proxemics – Other

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