胡壮麟语言学总复习
Chapter 1 Language and Linguistics

In the TextbookLanguage is a means of verbal communication. It is instrumental in that communicating by speaking or writing is a purposeful act. It is social and conventional in that language is a social semiotic and communication can only take place effectively if all the users share a broad understanding of human interaction including such associated factors as nonverbal cures, motivation, and social-cultural rolesLanguage: Language is a system of  ...