exam 1 Flashcards
what are the physical elements of language?
chest cavity, ears, mouth, teeth, throat, etc
what are the formal elements of language?
syntax, morphemes, phonics, etc.
what is descriptive grammar?
why is it important for teachers to know?
descriptive grammar is grammar rules for the way we speak. teachers should know this to make it easier to understand the culture and communicate with others.
what is descriptive grammar? why is it important for teachers to know?
prescriptive grammar is the specific and correct way of speaking. it is important for teachers to teach this in reading, writing, and professional settings.
what is universal grammar?
mechanisms in our communication that are universal for all people. look for words: blueprint and exposure.
what is the sapir-whorf hypothesis?
a person’s language and culture determines the way they think.
What is paralanguage?
NONVERBAL movements and gestures that exaggerate what you are saying.
what are the elements of human language that animals do not have?
vocal apparatus, lateralization, mouth, and jaw.
what are the four elements of language?
phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
explain broca and wernicke’s areas.
the left side of the brain that controls areas specialized for production, speech, comprehension, and language.
what are the time periods of english?
old, middle, and modern.
dates for old language and an example?
449-1100.
Beowulf
dates for middle language and an example?
1100-1500
Canterbury Tales
dates for modern language and an example?
1600-present
King James Bible
what is the monogenesis hypothesis?
a theory that all humans have one common descent.
