LING 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Biolinguistics, Bound And Unbound Morphemes, Reduplication
8 Dec 2013
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Language is not a very well defined concept. We will need precise and new terminology. Is that well-defined: a good way to start thinking about language is to, differentiate, knowledge of language from, use of language. Noam chomsky, the father of modern linguistics termed these: Linguistic performance i. e. sara and bob expect to like them. We differentiate knowledge of language from use of language. Language is essentially an individual phenomenon: a system of knowledge that is internalized in the mind/brain of each individual. In order to mature in infants, it relies on social interaction (in great part because social interaction provides input) It is used for social interactions on various levels it interfaces with society in various ways (language policies/laws, education, etc. ) Tacit knowledge: linguistic competence, grammar in our brains" speakers are not aware or is subconsciously aware ofthe rules/ principles ofa language.
