LINGUIS R1B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Gado-Gado, Semiosis, Natural Environment
19 Jun 2017
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Our thought cannot be completely constrained by our language; after all, we are capable of changing language to match new thoughts, such as names for new ideas in science. [67] There are similar cultures with totally different languages. Bahasa gado gado // learning to pronounce without knowing the meaning. Multilinguals / multicultural people can adopt different personalities when speaking different languages (depending on where they are / who their audience is) Our language does not limit us to certain viewpoints, but it does guide us strongly along particular mental pathways. [69] Tree (the sound) does not mean the object; that"s just the term we use to refer to the object. Saussure: understanding is the recognition of linguistic signs. Concept (mental representation / definition) and signification (the sound image / pronunciation used) Psychological because no need to speak to understand (bicara dalam hati) Focus on synchronic use of language (only at one particular time) and human- centered.
