Language and Society Assignment
Respond to each question to the best of your ability in your own words. Be sure to include each section of each question.
1. What is the difference between linguistic and non-linguistic communication? Provide one example of each.
- linguistic communication with one example
- non-linguistic communication with one example
2. Is written documentation or oral tradition older historically? In your answer, describe the histories of each.
- history of oral tradition
- history of written documentation
3. Is language innate, or was it invented by humans? Present your own opinion, based on the arguments given on pages 9-11. Describe each side’s arguments, while giving your own insights on which school of thought you most agree with.
- arguments for innateness
- arguments for invention
- your opinion
4. Does language influence thought? Provide examples to justify your response.
- example 1
- example 2, etc.