Language
I came from a very small town; the only language spoken there was English. As a child growing up learning the basics that make up language happened in stages. As language is defined as “ a system of communication using sounds, gestures, or marks that are put together according to certain rules, resulting in meanings that are intelligible to all who share that language”. (Haviland, Prins, McBride, & Walrath, 2014)
Tonal language was taught while learning the alphabet and phonology applied to each letter. Morphology and morphemes were introduced to me as I learned to read. Then the syntax were shown to me; which helped to develop my writing system; at the end of this process the result was knowing how to use proper grammer.
The english …show more content…
It helps me build relationships with others and communicate within the society . The ability to code switching during conversation is important . There is certain type of dialect that is needed when communicating with different age groups and settings. Whether at home, work, church, and out in the community. “How has my language constructed the world in which I live in?” After learning the basics of language it gave me the ability to have a voice and the ability to express myself; to communicate my thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a way that others can understand. I also have a better understanding of my own environment. I have learned that there is different dialect that is used in every situation. I believe that there are different components that make up the world we live in, at least there is for me; I compartmentalize my world. I use a different language in each one.
I have my world at home: the linguistic relativity the paralanguage used there is very direct and to the point. There is freedom of …show more content…
In my everyday life normal people do not use the vocabulary you learn while attending college. I find that people, who are not educated, don’t seem understand the terminology that I use. I find myself having to explain things in terms in which they can understand. Being a student at Warner Pacific College my language is constantly evolving. I am being exposed to different cultures, different concepts, and ideas
The social world also requires a different kind of linguistic relativity the paralanguage. In society I feel more guarded. I have to be careful that nothing I say or do can be precieved as offensive. This is where sociolinguistics an code switching come in very handy. I am able to adapt to my surroundings and chose the correct dialect to whomever I am having a conversation with. I also use tonal language to make sure I sound friendly and
I came from a very small town; the only language spoken there was English. As a child growing up learning the basics that make up language happened in stages. As language is defined as “ a system of communication using sounds, gestures, or marks that are put together according to certain rules, resulting in meanings that are intelligible to all who share that language”. (Haviland, Prins, McBride, & Walrath, 2014)
Tonal language was taught while learning the alphabet and phonology applied to each letter. Morphology and morphemes were introduced to me as I learned to read. Then the syntax were shown to me; which helped to develop my writing system; at the end of this process the result was knowing how to use proper grammer.
The english …show more content…
It helps me build relationships with others and communicate within the society . The ability to code switching during conversation is important . There is certain type of dialect that is needed when communicating with different age groups and settings. Whether at home, work, church, and out in the community. “How has my language constructed the world in which I live in?” After learning the basics of language it gave me the ability to have a voice and the ability to express myself; to communicate my thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a way that others can understand. I also have a better understanding of my own environment. I have learned that there is different dialect that is used in every situation. I believe that there are different components that make up the world we live in, at least there is for me; I compartmentalize my world. I use a different language in each one.
I have my world at home: the linguistic relativity the paralanguage used there is very direct and to the point. There is freedom of …show more content…
In my everyday life normal people do not use the vocabulary you learn while attending college. I find that people, who are not educated, don’t seem understand the terminology that I use. I find myself having to explain things in terms in which they can understand. Being a student at Warner Pacific College my language is constantly evolving. I am being exposed to different cultures, different concepts, and ideas
The social world also requires a different kind of linguistic relativity the paralanguage. In society I feel more guarded. I have to be careful that nothing I say or do can be precieved as offensive. This is where sociolinguistics an code switching come in very handy. I am able to adapt to my surroundings and chose the correct dialect to whomever I am having a conversation with. I also use tonal language to make sure I sound friendly and