LING 4P10 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Linguistic Universal, Pluperfect, Linguistic System
24 Jan 2016
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Hold that language is primarily used for communication and doesn"t exist without language users. Views language in terms of form to function and function to form mappings (& how these change over time) A functionalist approach can take either a form oriented or concept/meaning oriented approach. Form to function approach: would begin with a form and follow the use of the form to discover how it functions; centrality of communication. The main construct is the concept that is being investigated. Basic tenet is that adult learners of second or foreign languages have access. Focuses on one direction of the form and function mapping (function to form. The approach begins with a learners need to express a certain concept within. Includes all means of expression used by learners appeared together. Ex. if yesterday appears alone, it has a higher functional load than if ed .
