1、1.1 Why Study Language?1.2 What Is Language?1.3 Design Features of Language1.4 Origin of Language1.5 Functions of Language1.6 What Is Linguistics?1.7 Main Branches of Linguistics1.8 Macrolinguistics1.9 Important Distinctions in Linguistics1.1 Why Study Language?1.Children learn their native language
2、 swiftly,efficiently and without instruction.2.Language operates by rules.3.All languages have three major components:a sound system,a system of lexicogrammar and a system of semantics.4.Everyone speaks a dialect.5.Language slowly changes.6.Speakers of all languages employ a range of styles and a set of jargons.7.Languages are intimately related to the societies and individuals who use them.8.Writing is derivative of speech.1.2 What Is Language?Language:is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication.1.9.1 1.9.2
