Parts of LanguageContent, Form, and UseMRD 7801Dr. Melinda PragueChat 2

Analyzing LanguageLanguage can be analyzed for:

◦Content◦Form◦Use

ContentContent of language refers to the

semantics of words or what words mean. This is the first component that is learned by a child. It includes vocabulary and it's associated object or action.

The more concrete words (nouns) are usually learned first followed by actions (verbs) and finally the more abstract words (adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, etc.). 

FormForm of language is similar to

what we call grammar.  This includes word order, verb use, article (the, a, an) use, plurals, pronouns, etc.

UseUse of language is the

pragmatics of language or the social use of language. These are rules of how language is used or the social rules of language.  This includes; turn taking, initiating topics, maintaining topics, body language, greetings/salutations, small talk, etc. 

Halliday’s Functions of Language

Brown’s Stages

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will need to know about MLU!

Practice Time!NEXT CHAT… Wednesday,

February 10◦This will be a guided learning

experience! You must be present!

◦Information for the SEA will be disseminated. You will receive the case study at this

time! You will receive a transcript to analyze.

Assignment due dates:Simulation 2 – 1/31Oral Language Calendar – 2/7Theory Reflection – 2/14SEA – 2/24