4. •Language is not only a collection of
sounds and utterance; it involves a set
of rules regarding pronunciation,
grammar and semantics used in
speech. Speech or talk is essential to
language; otherwise there is no oral
expression.
5. Important Function of Language
•The important function of language is
communication, including transmissions and
interchange of ideas, information and
opinions. Animals in a way can communicate
through their sense organs but do not use
symbolic meaning and, therefore, their
communication cannot be considered as
language; only humans possess language.
6. The Main Functions of Language
•Is to transmit knowledge, experiences, values,
beliefs, ways of life, old and new inventions and
discoveries.
•It has enabled man to systematize a system of
norms which regulates his interrelationships
with others.
•It has led to the growth and development of
7. Linguistics
•is the scientific study of
language
•There are three aspects to this study:
language form, language meaning, and
language in context.
10. •In many instances, among
developing countries of the
world, legends, songs, dances
and folklore are transmitted
from one generation to another
by means of mouth (oral
language).
11. •As such it is difficult to
remember and the essence is
often changed or lost in its
transmission and
interpretation. It is therefore,
necessary to record them.
12. •The art of writing was developed much later, so
that researchers are interested in the early
symbolic writing of the ancient world civilization.
Writing has become the written language of both
ancient and modern cultures of the world.
