PSYC 3402 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Social Stigma, Universal Grammar
3 Nov 2020
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Language is not a thing or an object, it is a set of relationships. A word is a language package containing both form and meaning. We automatically judge others in regards to language. Prescriptively correct perspective: assumes that one certain form of the language always works better and this correct form must be protected from variation. Rhetorically correct perspective: judges language as good or bad based on how well that languages works for the speaker in that context. Standard: no social stigma / vernacular: nonstandard, receives stigma. Teaching grammars: explain language regulations and supply a limited vocabulary and exercises. Include regulations native speakers don"t have to formally learn. Prescriptive grammars: intend for people"s language to get better by virtue of taking the grammar"s advice. Writing is a (prescriptive) human invention, language is not. Written for linguists who want to learn how a language works. Mental grammars: the place in the mind where language happens.
