Jamierin Walters

TnL 333
Comparison of beliefs

ME
-language is a form of communication
- does not have to be verbal
-second languages are learned in order to
communicate with family, be more
qualified for work and it is fun
-has many components
-sentence structure varies from langauge
to language

BOOK
-"Systematic conventional use of
Interviewee
sounds, signs, or written symbols
-language is not only what you
in a human society for
speak but also the cultures,
communication and self
history, traditions, and religion
expression" (Wright, 2015)
-components are verbs,
-"Properties of words and how
adjectives, nouns, pronouns, and
they are combined" (Wright,
their own way of arranging them
2015)
-language also consists of non
-"context in background of
verbal communication
speakers" (Wright, 2015)
-"interactive" (Wright, 2015)

Comparing what each of the sources said referring to language and learning it, the

responses are basically similar. All sources refer to a language not being just verbal

communications but also non-verbal such as sounds, writing, and signing. However, when

comparing both the interviewee and I to the book we both believe that there is more to the

language than just the language itself such as traditions and religion. Considering the difference
of opinions on how to truly define a language, there is no right answer. Although the book may

state one singular definition, it never really set in stone because definitions always change over

time. Also depending on who is talking about a language, they will always have a difference in

opinions. One may think that language is solely verbal communication while I believe that

language is not just verbal but any language of any form in order to communicate with someone

else.

Considering what I have read now and what I have learned through class and my

interview, my opinion on what language is has not changed. Through these processes, I only

learned about a difference in opinions or how the opinions are similar. I still believe that

communication does not solely rely on words coming from the mouth but also words written

down on paper, expressions, the change in someone’s tone of voice, hand gestures, and making

noises.
 References

Wright, W. E. (2015). Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory,
Policy, and Practice (Second). Philadelphia, PA: Calson, Inc.