World Languages - Introduction

Front

What is language?

Back

The exchange or transfer of meaning

Front

What existed first: written or spoken language?

Back

spoken

Front

Gestures are ________.

Back

A way to communicate using one's body

Front

Are gestures universal?

Back

No

Front

Gestures are specific to ___________.

Back

a person's culture

Front

Is this a gesture or a symbol?

Back

Gesture

Front

Is this a gesture or a symbol?

Back

Symbol

Front

What is a symbol?

Back

Something that represents something else - usually an image

Front

Are symbols universal?

Back

For the most part, yes

Front

What is Morse Code?

Back

Different combos of dots and dashes that represent each letter