CMN 121 Midterm: M1 lectures 1 - 4
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The meaning of words in a context, straight forward understanding of words or phrases. But this makes sense to us in a broader sense. B: well we"ve had x, y, z. We know what info is being requested and communicated. Something that is more implied, contexts of message, what"s the deeper meaning. Requires us to make inferences, here is what the words meaning and here is what they could mean given the situation and here is how we will respond in accordance. The meaning of utterances or a speaker"s meaning. Focus on speaker intention and hearer interpretations. B: well, we have had x, y, z. Allows for communication or transference of meaning. *meaning can be transferred without language but it is more difficult. Allows for doing things or performing actions. Language use: there is interaction among people, communicating a message to others. Could also be talking to oneself and communicating meaning to yourself-- but this is not social.
