Chapter one Introduction 一、定义1
语言学 Linguistics Linguistics is generally defined as the scientific study of language
普通语言学General Linguistics The study of language as a whole is often called General linguistics
语言 language Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication
语言是人类用来交际的任意性的有声符号体系
识别特征 Design Features It refers to the defining poperties of human language that distinguish it from any animal system of communication
语言识别特征是指人类语言区别与其他任何动物的交际体系的限定性特征
Arbitrariness 任意性Productivity 多产性Duality 双重性Displacement 移位性Cultural transmission 文化传递⑴arbitrariness There is no logical connection between meanings and sounds
S the arbitrary nature of language is a sign of sophistication and it makes it possible for language to have an unlimited source of expressi