CMN 1148 Midterm: Midterm 2(Ch5-8).docx

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 1148
• Professor: Sherry Ferguson

Document Summary

The nature of language: language is symbolic, language is governed by rules. Phonological rules: govern how sounds are combined to form words (champagne, double). Syntactic rules: govern the way symbols can be arranged (whisky makes you sick when you re well. whisky, when you"re sick, makes you well). Semantic rules: govern the meaning of statements (bikes are for riding and books are for reading). Pragmatic rules: tell us interpretations of a message are reasonable in a given situation (i want to see you. We should meet again soon): language is subjective, language is linked to worldview. Linguistic relativism: the idea that language exerts a strong influence on perceptions and thoughts. The influence of language: naming and identity. Names can influence how we see ourselves and how others see us. People associate many characteristics, such as athleticism, masculinity/femininity, intelligence, creativity, and popularity with names: credibility and status, affiliation, attraction and interest.