Communication

Nonverbal

Language

Context

Behavioral

Norms

The Study of Language

Linguistics

Socio-linguistics

Linguistics = the study of language Socio-linguistics = the study of how language relates to society and culture

Linguistics

Sociolinguistics

Language
Linguistics
Phonology Vocabulary, idioms, slang, jargon

Sociolinguistics

Syntax
Paralanguage

Language
Linguistics
Sociolinguistics

Phonology Vocabulary, idioms, slang, jargon

Syntax Paralanguage
Voice pitch, silence, volume, speed, rhythm

Language
Linguistic

Socio-linguistic
Who talks to whom? About what? When & where?

Language
Linguistic

Socio-linguistic
Who talks to whom? About what? When & where? Leaders- followers Men-women Adults- children Strangers Foreigners- locals

Language
Linguistics

Socio-linguistics
Who talks to whom?

Appropriate About what? Inappropriate Mandatory Taboo When & where?

Taboo Topics?
Bedroom behaviors Bathroom behaviors Private body parts Politics Religion Family matters Personal problems Personal achievements & failures Personal finances Salary & expenses Age & weight Your personal name

Language
Linguistic

Socio-linguistic
Who talks to whom? At home In class When & where? In dorms in public About what?

Other kinds of language

Sign languages
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