Vladimir Ž. Jovanović
DISCOURSE
ANALYSIS
Lecture 2
The Functions of Language /
Speech vs Writing / Written and
, 1. The Functions of
Language
For the most part of studying
language in its history,
linguistics has been engaged
in describing and determining
the forms in language and the
grammatical jobs that these
forms have in language.
, 1. The Functions of
Language
On the other hand, there have been
few attempts to tackle the ways
language may be important in
different situations, on various
occasions or to study the functions it
may have in a speech community.
Therefore, the instruments, terminology
and methods for dealing with this aspect
of language have not been very
proficient.
, 1. The Functions of
Language
What functions can language
perform in the society?
Basically, language can
perform various functions in
human affairs, and almost
never only one at a time.
DISCOURSE
ANALYSIS
Lecture 2
The Functions of Language /
Speech vs Writing / Written and
, 1. The Functions of
Language
For the most part of studying
language in its history,
linguistics has been engaged
in describing and determining
the forms in language and the
grammatical jobs that these
forms have in language.
, 1. The Functions of
Language
On the other hand, there have been
few attempts to tackle the ways
language may be important in
different situations, on various
occasions or to study the functions it
may have in a speech community.
Therefore, the instruments, terminology
and methods for dealing with this aspect
of language have not been very
proficient.
, 1. The Functions of
Language
What functions can language
perform in the society?
Basically, language can
perform various functions in
human affairs, and almost
never only one at a time.
