1. 10/27 Intro to Language

2. Agenda Quotes about language Three Rules about language END GOAL: Start to contemplate if language is a reliable way of knowledge.

3. Quote 1 “Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.” –Cesar Chavez What do you think of when you think of this quote: structure or content? If someone were to examine your language- what would it say about your character?

5. Language vs. Non-Language Language is…  1- Rule-governed  2- Intended  3- Creative and open-ended

6. Language is rule-governed Grammar  Often times, no real reason, but all that matters is that everyone agrees on the rule. Vocabulary  For communication to work, it does not matter what noises or squiggles we correlate with objects, so long as there is general agreement within the tribe, group, community….

7. Rule- Governed Do you think that there is a big enough focus on grammar and vocabulary in our school system? In your personal education? EXPLAIN your answer with detail. HINT: Why is it/isn’t important to understand vocabulary and grammar?

8. Language is intended. Language is a form of communication, but not all communication is language  You are bored in class and, while the teacher is writing on the board, you catch someone’s eye and make a yawning gesture.  You are trying to look interested in what someone says and to your HORROR you find yourself starting to yawn.

9. Language is Intended You put $$ in vending machine, get snickers. Although information was communicated, there is no language. The vending machine does not UNDERSTAND that you want a snickers.

10. Language is intended. Body Language What do my two faces mean?

11. Language is intended. Is body language a reliable way to obtain knowledge? What are some of the contributing factors you would need in order for it to be accurately interpreted?

12. Language is creative and open-ended. We are able to create and understand sentences that we have never seen before.  Like that one.  And like that one up there.

13. Language is creative and open-ended. Language changes and develops  Selfie is now in the dictionary  Shakespeare introduced several new words: “obscene” “frugal” “dwindle”  We constantly borrow words  Algebra – Arabic  Kindergarten –German

14. Quote 2 “We’re losing social skills the human interaction skills, how to read a person’s mood, to read their body language, how to be patient until the moment is right to make or press a point. Too much exclusive use of electronic information dehumanizes what is a very, very, important part of community life and living together.” – Vincent Nichols Agree? Disagree? Are you guilty?

15. Question 1 Describe body language that showcases:  1- Power  2- Unhappiness  3- Anger  4- Confusion  5- Contentment

16. Body Language Partner 1….

17. Body Language Sadness

18. Body Language Guess the emotion

19. Body Language Partner 2….

20. Tired

21. Body Language Guess the emotion

22. Body Language Partner 1

23. Body Language Fear

24. Body Language Guess the emotion

25. Partner 2

26. Gratitude

27. Guess the emotion