COM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Linguistic Determinism, Syntax, Jargon
3 Sep 2017
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We tend to rely on words for direct communication, but nonverbal is intertwined with verbal and also important. A rule governed symbol system that allow users to generate meaning and define. The major elements: symbol and system reality. Words are arbitrary, we give them meaning. Pragmatics: influence of context on language use. (of course, words are also used for more intangible things) Semantic: denotation, literal meaning from words and phrases. Sapir-worf hypothesis: the language we use shapes thoughts and perceptions. Linguistic-relativism: weaker, people with different language systems see. Language is not innately determined, but biological factors do play a very real things differently role. Language use tells us something about a person, through self-disclosure or. Disconfirmation: devaluing another person by overtly or implicitly ignoring their communication. Exclusionary language: difficult to avoid, often built into our language (policeman, stewardess) interpretations or offensive. Differing reference groups: cultural differences in language use can be confusing.
