4. Chapter Four Language Language is governed by rules: 1-      You must learn the basics of phonology.(the study of how sounds are used to communicate meaning) 2-      You must learn syntax or how symbols are arranged to create meaning.(the rules that govern word order) 3-      You must understand about language relates to semantics or the meaning of specific words. Language is a collection of symbols or words to communicate with others. Language is ambiguous: 1.      Words have denotative meaning (the literal or commonly accepted meaning of a word) and connotative meaning (the meanings we associate with particular words based on ourexperience) like the freedom word in the U.S and Iraq. 2.      Equivocal words language is ambiguous; it’s all the words that have more than one meaning, like court. 3.      Slang and jargon slang (slang is informal nonstandard vocabulary used by members of a co-culture or group who have similar interests, goods, or life experiences) (Jargon language is the technical language used by professional groups, scientists, technicians, sports, and educators) 4.      Euphemisms (polite terms or more socially acceptable ways to describe something that someone may find unpleasant) and doublespeak (language used to purposefully disguise the actual meaning of something) Language influenced by culture and co-culture. (Regionalism and colloquialism) Language influenced by gender: Games – communication style – communication topics – interruption discussions -  conversation. (Androgynous communication is individuals who are adept at using different speech style, depending on the situation) Language is influenced by technology Language and interpersonal communication Language in small groups communication ( meeting types) Language and speaking Language and civility .

1. 4. Chapter Four
Language
Language is governed by rules:
1- You must learn the basics of phonology.(the study of how
sounds are used to communicate meaning)
2- You must learn syntax or how symbols are arranged to
create meaning.(the rules that govern word order)
3- You must understand about language relates to semantics
or the meaning of specific words.
Language is a collection of symbols or words to communicate
with others.
Language is ambiguous:
1. Words have denotative meaning (the literal or commonly
accepted meaning of a word) and connotative meaning (the
meanings we associate with particular words based on
ourexperience) like the freedom word in the U.S and Iraq.
2. Equivocal words language is ambiguous; it’s all the words
that have more than one meaning, like court.
3. Slang and jargon slang (slang is informal nonstandard
vocabulary used by members of a co-culture or group who have
similar interests, goods, or life experiences)
(Jargon language is the technical language used by professional
groups, scientists, technicians, sports, and educators)
4. Euphemisms (polite terms or more socially acceptable
ways to describe something that someone may find unpleasant)
and doublespeak (language used to purposefully disguise the
actual meaning of something)
Language influenced by culture and co-culture. (Regionalism
and colloquialism)
Language influenced by gender:
Games – communication style – communication topics –
interruption discussions - conversation. (Androgynous
communication is individuals who are adept at using different

2. speech style, depending on the situation)
Language is influenced by technology
Language and interpersonal communication
Language in small groups communication ( meeting types)
Language and speaking
Language and civility