先秦是中国文化发生和初创的 时期,是文学史上古期的第一段, 它所确立的文化精神对后世具有极 其深远的影响

Language Definition of human language ----A system of vocal symbols used human communication

Do Children Learn By Imitation? Stages of first language learning a. one word Apple. (I would like to have an apple. This is an apple.) b. two words Daddy, apple. C. more words Doggy sit here

Social Expressions with something to imply (I) 1. Gender a. Way of talking: tone, register, tenderness, color preference and language, topics of conversation, cursing words

The Definitions of Pragmatics speaker listener context social interaction functions of language

Meaning: What is it? Different Theories of Meaning Naming: Labels of things 2. Semantic Triangle: non direct association 3. Conceptualistic view: meaning in use 4. Behaviorists' view: stimulus and response

ChapterⅣ Syntax Syntax and grammar Syntax: A Definition Syntax and chomsky

About this course 1. Who this course is for 2. What this course is about 3. Duration of this course 4. How to study this course 5. How to do well in assessment 6. Suggested further reading

Chapter IIi Sound Forms- Morphology Language and Form 1 Form of sounds 2 Form patterns

The nature of language A definition: Language is human speech; the ability to communicate by this means; a system of vocal sounds and combinations of such sounds to which meaning is attributed, used for the expression or communication of thoughts and feelings; the written representation of such a system. (Webster's New World Dictionary)