IRS 2 Prelims - 2: Communication Part 1

Words in a language are not mere signs or figures, but symbols of meaning. The intelligibility of a language depends on the correct interpretation of these symbols.

Language in this sense is a possession of a social group, comprising an indispensable set of rules which permits its members to relate to each other, interact with each other, and co-operate with each other.

All languages have phonological and grammatical systems, and within a system, there are several sub-systems.

Language changes according to the needs of society.

Writing came much later as an intelligent attempt to represent vocal sounds.

Each generation transmits this convention on to the next. Like all human institutions, languages also change and die, grow, and expand.

In today's day and age, how would you prefer to communicate others?

is the act of writing, typing or printing symbols like letters and numbers to convey information.

communication is the use of language to transfer information through speaking or sign language.

is the act of using photographs, art, drawings, sketches, charts and graphs to convey information.

is the use of body language, gestures and facial expressions to convey information to others.