The document discusses the important role of language in society. It begins by using the story of Tarzan to illustrate how language is essential for communication and interaction between individuals and groups. Several key points are then made:
- Filipino is considered the lingua franca or common language of the Philippines that allows people from different ethnic groups to understand each other.
- Language gives people and cultures their identity and allows outsiders to understand their perspectives.
- Sociologist Durkheim's view that society is formed by people living together in a community and using language to interact is mentioned.
- The document outlines various theories about the functions and roles of language in society, such as those proposed by Halliday and