COMM 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Code-Switching, Linguistics, Determinism
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A system of symbols and codes used to construct and convey messages. A (arbitrary) word meant to describe simple objects in our environment. We collectively chose to give something a name. Object / idea that the symbol refers to. Thought you have when you see a symbol. The less concrete the reference the more. Symbol symbolizes a thought. thought refers to a referent. Patterns and codes that we use around different people. Argued that language shapes how we see the world. Strong determinism : language helps determine our thoughts (limited vocabulary then you can"t ) Weak determinism : language shapes how we view the world and influences it (language aids our memory) Hear one thing but infers something else from it. Let"s get a drink long day and need water. Or asking on a date to the bar) The way we use words influence the reception we get from other. A lot more negative words to describe females.
