Scope of Language

Rule-Governed

Abide by the arbitrary rules

Must have agreement in the linguistic community

Grammar (main element)

Descriptive - how we communicate (informal)

Prescriptive - how we are taught (formal); eg NO DOUBLE NEGATIVES

EXAMPLE

Creative & Innovative

Meaning and expression depends on the people

Infinite number of correct sentence (language is not static)

How we imagine we talk is not how other people perceive our language

Developing over time (borrowed/create)

EXAMPLE

Intended

The purpose in our language is expressed by our feelings (body language)

Intended - certain @ specific gestures - to convey our thoughts & feelings

Unintended - spontaneous gestures (still give impact)

STAN: an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity - Eminem 2000 song called 'stan'

Talking to parents VS Doing oral test

Parents - comfortable way, have grammatical error

Oral test - fluent, correct grammar (tenses & phrases)

EXAMPLE

In interview - gestures to show our confidence in our information & understanding on it

Yawning - show that we are sleepy/tired (not a language but still give impact)