Unit 2.1-2.2

It refers to the interchange of message or information from one person to another, either verbally or non-verbally.

• Language

• Communication

It is the system through which two people interact.

• Communication

• Language

Language focuses on

• Sygns

• Words

• Messages

• Symbols

Why do we say that language is dynamic?

True or false: "Without language, no culture can sustain its existence"

• True

• False

True or false: "Our adolescence is the most important stage of our lives and children can comprehend concepts and skills that are taught to them in their mother tongue quite fast."

• True

• False

What are the three aspects for language and identity?

Identify the aspect: "As children grow, they learn their mother tongue – their first language – which gives them the ability to communicate with their parents."

• Family

• Social Interaction

• Geographical location

Identify the aspect: "As a matter of fact, adolescents are often responsible for linguistic innovations and modifications, some of which are built into the general structure of language over time."

• Family

• Social Interaction

• Geographical location

Identify the aspect: "When people immigrated from England to America, they brought their language with them. However, as a result of contact, the spoken language began to change in many ways."

• Family

• Social Interaction

• Geographical location