Language as a tool for communication

To learn more, view our Privacy Policy. Log In Sign Up. Download Free PDF. Language is a tool of communication. Sameena Khan. Download PDF. A short summary of this paper. Q-Language is a communication. Discuss Language is a tool of communication Language is not only a vehicle for the expression of thoughts, perceptions, sentiments, and values characteristic of a community; it also represents a fundamental expression of social identity.

Communication systems used by other animals such as bees or apes are closed systems that consist of a finite, usually very limited, number of possible ideas that can be expressed. Mother Nature uses this incredible natural and intuitive system to empower a young child and provide him or her with the necessary instruments of communication and self expression that enable people to survive and thrive.

Assuming it is possible to imitate this amazing mechanism and consciously acquire linguistic mastery; self empowerment through language learning could be equated to a cognitive rebirth.

In practical terms, each new language a person attains proficiency in, broadens his or her social, economic and cultural horizons in quite a profound way. But learning a new language does more than that; it actually transforms you and exponentially strengthens your grasp on life and all its wonders. The reason for this is that each language presents humanity with a unique perspective, a cultural and social genetic code of sorts, which are accessible only to those who speak it.

Dry: A Memoir Augusten Burroughs. Related Audiobooks Free with a 30 day trial from Scribd. Language as a tool for communication 1. By changing the word order in a sentence, one can change its meaning, and even make it meaningless. Changes are incorporated with changing needs 5. Ex-table with 3 legs Meanings get associated with symbols and users keep expanding the range of meanings. Ex: emoticons, mallidays, etc. Ex: opt from option, emote for emotion, etc. Repetition may improve or impede effective communication.

Ex: A couple of girls are riding their bicycles. So many signals to indicate the presence of more than one person- girls, bicycles plural nouns , are riding agreement of the verbs , couple, their.

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