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Lenguage

ition of language

ions of language

acteristics of language

of language
Definition of language

Language is a system of signs through which


individuals communicate with each other.
These signs can be sonorous (such as speech),
corporeal (such as gestures) or graphic (such
as writing).
In its etymological origin, the term language
comes from the Latin lingua, associated with
the organ of the "tongue". Lingua is also
related to lingere, which means 'to lick'.
Functions of language
In general terms, it can be said that the
function of language is to enable
communication between subjects, whether it is
about ideas, sensations or feelings. In this
way, language contributes to socialized
learning and the construction of a common
culture.

At least six main functions are known:

Apellative function: occurs when the


sender expects a response from the
receiver.
Phatic or contact function: it is the one that validates the reception or
understanding of a received message.

Referential representative or informative function: it is intended to


provide information on a particular subject.

“This is a quote, words full of wisdom that someone


important said and can make the reader get inspired.”
—SOMEONE FAMOUS
Emotive, expressive or symptomatic function: it seeks to express moods, desires, etc.

Poetic or aesthetic function: occurs when the purpose is to construct a formally well
achieved discourse.

Metalinguistic function: when language is used to explain itself, such as grammar.


Characteristics of language

As a human phenomenon, some of the


main characteristics of language are the
following:

*It is an innate capacity of human beings.

*Therefore, it is universal.

*It is rational.

*In its concrete forms, language is learned


within a culture and/or through experience.
*It results from a process of codification.

*It arises from social convention and, at the same time, requires
convention to be understood.

*It is expressed through sounds, graphic signs and/or bodily signs.

*It allows information to be exchanged between two or more individuals.

*It is flexible, that it is modified according to transformations in the


sociocultural environment.
Recreation
moment
Name the following
objects and give a
characteristic about them.
Example :

the backpack -is orange and blue


1,2,3 stardt
Types of language
*There are several ways to classify language, depending
on the area of interest. Let us know the most important
ones.

Verbal language:
*Refers to all forms of language that make use of the
word. It includes:

-Oral language
-Written language (graphic signs).
Non-verbal language:

*Includes the forms of language that Kinesthetic nonverbal language or


are expressed by means of resources body language: refers to bodily
other than words: actions that convey messages. For
example, the different ways of
*Facial nonverbal language: refers to sitting or arranging the arms during
facial gestures that communicate a conversation.
impressions or moods. For example,
the smile as an indicator of sympathy.
Proxemic nonverbal language:
Proxemic language refers to the significance given to the use of
physical space and distance between subjects during the act of
communication. For example, between two people who are
affectively related, proximity expresses intimacy.
According to the social context or the way of
expressing oneself

Everyday language or informal language: it is the one used in


interpersonal communication in contexts of trust and horizontality of
social relations. For example, among the family or circle of friends.
Formal language: it is the language used for politeness in
contexts where there is hierarchy or where subjects
establish communication for the first time.

Technical language: it is the language of a specific field


(academic, institutional, labor) or a language specialized
in a subject.
Denotative andOUR
connotative
TEAM language

Denotative language is the language used to express things clearly without using any
symbolism. Denotative language refers to a fact, situation or data directly.
On the other hand, connotative language is that which communicates information, feelings
in a figurative or symbolic way, such as "every cloud has a silver lining".
Final activity
Develop with us the
following pupil and create a
sentence with the
corresponding color that you
developed in the crossword.
Example :

Purple _blackberries are purple


Bibliographic References:

Meanings (2016) recovered from:


https://www.ukessays.com/essays/english-language/five
-functions-of-language-english-language-essay.php
Britannica (2021) recovered from:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/language/Language-
typology
Libraries (2015) recovered from:
https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/3-2-
functions-of-language/
Ukessays, Five Functions Of Language (Leech, 1974),
(2017) recovered from:
https://www.ukessays.com/essays/english-language/five
-functions-of-language-english-language-essay.php
THANKS A LOT

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