.一. What is language?1. Language can be generally defined as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication.Systematic- rule-governed, elements in it are arranged according to certain rules; cant be combined at will. e.g. *bkli, *I apple eat.Arbitrary- no intrinsic connection between the word and the thing it denotes, e.g. “pen” by any other name is the thing we use to write with.Symbolic- words are associated with objects, actions ideas by convention. “A r
