linguistics: an introduction

introduction to linguistics by: bobonazarova fotima shernazarovna what is linguistics? linguistics: an introduction 1 about language ❖ the definition of language ❖ design features of language ❖ functions of language 2 about linguistics ❖ main branches of linguistics ❖ important distinctions in linguistics key points in this unit does the animal have language? linguistics  linguistics, simply, is the study of language. then,  what is language ?  is language human specific ?  do animals have language? ❖ language is purely human and non-instinctive method of communicating ideas, emotions and desires by means of voluntarily produced symbols (sapir, 1921). ❖ language is a system of arbitrary, vocal symbols which permit all people in a given culture, or other …

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