When we build relationships and demonstrate solidarity with others through language, its called

A collection of symbols governed by rules and used to convey messages between individuals p. 103

Symbolic

Subjective

Rule Governed

Arbitary constructions that represent a communicators thoughts p. 103

Language is Subjective

Demonstrates an interact relationship between a word (symbol) and what it represents (referent)

The human mind is what bridges this gap

Ogden & Richard's "Triangle of Meaning"

Language is rule governed

Phonological rules -

Syntactic rules - refers to how symbols are arranged

Semantic rules - refers to what symbols mean

Pragmatic rules - helps us interpret verbal communications within a given context

Governs house sounds are combined to form words p.104

ex. A farm can produce produce

Governs the way symbols can be arranged p. 104

ex. r u home?

Refers to how symbols are arranged

Governs the meanings of statements p. 105

ex. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs

Refers to what symbols mean

Tells what uses and interpretations of the message are appropriate in a given context p. 105

Language shapes attitudes

Naming & Identity - what's in a name

Credibility -

Status -

Sexism & Racism -

Research: people with non-normative names suffered everything from psychological and emotional disturbance to failure in college

Includes words, phrases, and expressions that unnecessarily differentiate between females and males and exclude trivilize, or diminish either sex

Ways to eliminate sexist language

• Eliminate six specific terms or substitute neutral terms

• Mark six clearly -- to heighten awareness whether the reference is to a female or male

Ex. Manhood : replace by adult hood

Mankind: replaced by humanity, human beings, people

Manpower: replace by human power, workers, and workforce

Reflects a worldview the classifieds members of one racial group as superior and others as inferior

Ways to eliminate racist language

• Eliminate the offensive labels and slurs

• Eliminate "innocent" use of racist language that are not meant to be taken seriously but maintain solidarity

Language that lacks specificity or does not refer to observable behavior and other sensory data page 118

The range of more to less abstract terms describing an event page 118

An account that refers only to observable phenomena page 118

Accommodating one speaking style to another person who usually is desirable or has higher status page 112

A linguistic strategy in which speakers emphasize differences between their communicative style and others in order to create distance page 113

Language that conveys the centers attitude rather than simply offering an objective description page 121

Words that have more than one dictionary definition page 114

A vague statement that can be interpreted in more than one way page 123

A pleasant sounding term used in place of a more direct but less pleasant one page 121

A statement that can be verified as being true or false page 120

In conclusion arrived at from an interpretation of evidence page 120

The specialized vocabulary that is used as a kind of shorthand by people with common background and experience page 116

A collection of symbols governed by rules and used to convey messages between individuals page 103

Linguistic intergroup bias

The tendency to label people and behaviors in terms that reflect there in-group or out-group status page 113

A moderate form a linguist stick determinism that argues that language exerts a strong influence on the perception of the people who speak it page 112

A statement based on the speakers believe page 120

Linguistic rules governing how sounds are combined to form words page 104

Rules that govern how people use language and every day interaction page 105

Words that game their meaning by comparison page 115

Rules that govern the meaning of language as opposed to its structure page 105

The social orientation that governs behavior in contrast to a person's biological gender page 127

Language used by a group of people whose members belong to a similar coculture or other group page 115

Arbitrary constructions that represent a communicator's thoughts Page 103

Rules that govern the way in which symbols can be arranged as opposed to the meanings of those symbols page 104

What word describes a version of the same language that contains substantially different words and meanings?

Dialect. A version of the same language that includes substantially different words and meanings.

Which rule of language governs the way words are ordered in phrases?

'Syntax' is the system of rules or a form of grammar that: governs how words can be meaningfully arranged to form phrases and sentences.

What are the three overarching rules of language?

There are three types of rules that govern or control your use of words. Syntactic Rules – govern the order of words in a sentence. Semantic Rules – govern the meaning of words and how to interpret them (Martinich, 1996). Contextual Rules – govern meaning and word choice according to context and social custom.

Is the process of adapting one speech style to match that of others with whom the communicator wants to identify?

Convergence is the process of adapting one's speech style to match that of others with whom the communicator wants to identify. Divergence is the strategy of speaking in a way that emphasizes differences between communicators and others.