HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE OF CAMARINES SUR

Don Fortuno St., Santiago,Bato, Cam. Sur

S/Y 2018-2019

Reporter: Jerame C. Magalona

Subject: Prof. Ed. 12
Instructor: Mrs. Jiji L. Babagay

Language
What is Language?
 Tool for communication
 The system of words or signs that use to express thoughts and feelings to each
other’s.

Edward Sapir
“Language is not only a vehicle for the expression of thoughts, perceptions,
sentiments and values characteristics of a community; it also represents a fundamental
expression of social identity.”

Components of Language

 Phonology- is the science or study of the sound patterns of human language.

 Morphology- studies how these units of meaning or word parts, can be arranged
a language.

Examples:
 Firehouse
 Doghouse
 Bathroom
 Chairlift

 Syntax- is the grammatical structure of sentences. The format in which words

and phases are arranged to create sentences.

Examples:
 The boy jumped happily.
 The boy happily jumped.
 Happily, the boy jumped.

 Semantics- refers to the different meaning of words, phrases, signs other

symbols.
- Is the relationship between different signifiers and how meaning in
one word influences meaning in another word of sign.

Example:
 “ I saw a girl with binocular”

 Pragmatics- focuses on conversational implicature, which is a process in which

the speaker implies and a listener infers. Simply put, Pragmatics studies
language that is not directly spoken. Instead, the speaker hint at or suggest a
meaning, and the listener assume the correct intention.
 Importance of Language

Language is a tool to:

 Learning knowledge
 Transmit information
 Express feelings emotion and ideas
 Forge cultural ties
 Construct social identity

Language is used to inform others, to ask them to do certain things and to express
feelings, moods, ideas, information, experiences etc. Language undoubtedly has a
very important social purpose because Language is an important aspect in our day to day
life because it enables us to communicate. In writing and editing standards there are certain
aspects that should be put into consideration in order to effectively and clearly
communicate the intended message. It is acceptable, for instance, to use abbreviations such
as etc. and i.e. in a text. Others abbreviations include min, for minimum or minutes and max.
for maximum. When an abbreviation is used, the full form must be given when the
abbreviation appears for the first time, unless it is listed in the definitions and abbreviations
clause. In a long, involved document with many abbreviations, the full form may be given
more often, as necessary. Alphabetical listing: When listing items alphabetically, take into
account the letters of it is mainly used for linguistic communication.