Hi weekend, Saturday!
what a boring day!
nothing special I did today, just woke up, cleaned my house, cooked, took a bath,and took a nap.
However, tonight I'm gonna sleep in my uncle's house. He asked me to accompany his wife, my auntie I mean, because there is no body in his house.
Yupp, that's it for today.
See ya!
Sabtu, 03 Maret 2012
Jumat, 02 Maret 2012
#12th Daily Journal
Weekend! Friday
My alarm rang, woke up, took a bath, prayed, dressed up, got my breakfast, and went to campus. These activities I do everyday and I almost get bored. Everyday in campus, I meet the same people.
Then, my grandma will flight to Jakarta with my auntie,I hope they'll safe.
Bye!
My alarm rang, woke up, took a bath, prayed, dressed up, got my breakfast, and went to campus. These activities I do everyday and I almost get bored. Everyday in campus, I meet the same people.
Then, my grandma will flight to Jakarta with my auntie,I hope they'll safe.
Bye!
Kamis, 01 Maret 2012
#11th Daily Journal
Good morning!
I was very afraid coming to the class this morning. I do not want to say that's why.
This feeling becomes so deep to ??????
*skip.
get bored with these activities, i wanna do something new!
bye!
I was very afraid coming to the class this morning. I do not want to say that's why.
This feeling becomes so deep to ??????
*skip.
get bored with these activities, i wanna do something new!
bye!
Rabu, 29 Februari 2012
What is Linguistics?
Language is central to our human nature, and linguistics is the systematic study of human language. Although on the face of it there is huge variation among the world's languages, linguists not only describe the diverse characteristics of individual languages but also seek to discover the deeper properties which all languages share. These common properties may give us an insight into the structure of the human mind.
Part of the appeal of linguistics is that it draws on methods and knowledge from an unusually wide range of scholarship and transcends the usual subject boundaries. For instance, the study of meaning draws on work by philosophers, whereas the part of our course concentrating on the sounds of speech takes place in our Phonetics Laboratory. Here computers are used to display and analyse the speech signal using methods from physics and engineering. This variety is what makes linguistics fascinating: at one moment you might be poring over a medieval text for evidence of how the grammar of a language has changed, and the next, learning about how the larynx creates sound energy for speech.
The flexibility of language as a tool for communication depends on combining smaller elements into larger structures. Language does this at several 'levels', and the description of languages involves different levels of analysis. Syntax describes the combination of words to form sentences; morphology describes the building of words from components such as roots and suffixes; and phonology identifies the sound-units of a language and describes aspects of their combination. These levels of language constitute a system for associating structures with meaning, and the study of meaning in language belongs to the domain of semantics. Phonetics is concerned with how people speak and understand speech, and with speech sounds themselves.
Other linguistic sub-disciplines are directed towards language in action. Pragmatics deals with the ways in which the meaning of an utterance depends on the context of its use. Sociolinguistics studies the relation between language and all aspects of society, from the way social groups mark themselves linguistically, to the dynamics of conversations. Psycholinguistics is concerned with how language is represented and processed in the mind, and how it is acquired. Historical linguistics reconstructs earlier forms of a language, and seeks general trends in the ways languages change; explanations for changes may draw on social and psychological aspects of language use.
The investigation of language has a long history, which is a topic of study in its own right, and it draws on techniques and knowledge from disciplines as diverse as philosophy, physics, biology, psychology, and sociology. For many people part of the attraction of linguistics is that it transcends disciplinary boundaries, including notably the traditional boundary between the arts and sciences.
Part of the appeal of linguistics is that it draws on methods and knowledge from an unusually wide range of scholarship and transcends the usual subject boundaries. For instance, the study of meaning draws on work by philosophers, whereas the part of our course concentrating on the sounds of speech takes place in our Phonetics Laboratory. Here computers are used to display and analyse the speech signal using methods from physics and engineering. This variety is what makes linguistics fascinating: at one moment you might be poring over a medieval text for evidence of how the grammar of a language has changed, and the next, learning about how the larynx creates sound energy for speech.
The flexibility of language as a tool for communication depends on combining smaller elements into larger structures. Language does this at several 'levels', and the description of languages involves different levels of analysis. Syntax describes the combination of words to form sentences; morphology describes the building of words from components such as roots and suffixes; and phonology identifies the sound-units of a language and describes aspects of their combination. These levels of language constitute a system for associating structures with meaning, and the study of meaning in language belongs to the domain of semantics. Phonetics is concerned with how people speak and understand speech, and with speech sounds themselves.
Other linguistic sub-disciplines are directed towards language in action. Pragmatics deals with the ways in which the meaning of an utterance depends on the context of its use. Sociolinguistics studies the relation between language and all aspects of society, from the way social groups mark themselves linguistically, to the dynamics of conversations. Psycholinguistics is concerned with how language is represented and processed in the mind, and how it is acquired. Historical linguistics reconstructs earlier forms of a language, and seeks general trends in the ways languages change; explanations for changes may draw on social and psychological aspects of language use.
The investigation of language has a long history, which is a topic of study in its own right, and it draws on techniques and knowledge from disciplines as diverse as philosophy, physics, biology, psychology, and sociology. For many people part of the attraction of linguistics is that it transcends disciplinary boundaries, including notably the traditional boundary between the arts and sciences.
Why Language is Important
Imagine for just a moment that we developed a system of auditory symbols that also had visual conterparts, and let's say for example, that there was an auditory symbol that sounded like this: "ahh." This same symbol had a visual representation associated with it that we could reproduce for our eyes, and it looked like: "A." Furthermore, we all agreed that we would use this set of symbols according to a set of basic rules, whereby we could use them independently or in various combinations to express concepts and ideas. Finally, we agreed that the sole purpose of these symbols was so that we could share our thoughts with others, and conversely, that they could share their thoughts with us. Well, that is language.
Language is the currency with we exchange ideas; thus, language is the single, greatest skill an individual can, and should, master.
Language is complex and constantly evolving. There are over a quarter of a million words in the English language alone! Even this number excludes the roots and derivatives of words. Mastering a quality set of vocabulary to the point that we can always articulate what we want to communicate is a journey that will take most of us a lifetime. It is estimated that most people average between 12,000 to 20,000 words in their vocabularies, with college graduates learning about 20 percent more. But, language is much more than just words.
Words are not just representations of "things" that are concrete. Words are much more powerful that that when in the hands of we humans. Indeed, we have the propensity to want to talk about "things" that are abstract, intangible, unthought of and not even in existence. We humans like to talk about everything, and as you know, we're a gregarious lot!
That means words have to be able to convey anything and everything that the human mind can conceive. I am sure that your mind, like mine, is always talking, thinking, mulling, worrying, viewing the past-present-future, and fiddling with a multitude of ideas all at once. So, we are always finding ways to use our basic building blocks for language, words, to convey to others what is going on inside our "always turned on" minds.
Language is the fabric that allows cultures, with their shared sets of values, customs and history, to exist. It's the "glue" that holds societies together and allows for mankind to evolve, grow and prosper.
Language is also, at the end of the day, a mirror that allows us to understand what we are thinking and shed some light on who we are as individuals.
Language is the key that unlocks our mind.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2603801
Language is the currency with we exchange ideas; thus, language is the single, greatest skill an individual can, and should, master.
Language is complex and constantly evolving. There are over a quarter of a million words in the English language alone! Even this number excludes the roots and derivatives of words. Mastering a quality set of vocabulary to the point that we can always articulate what we want to communicate is a journey that will take most of us a lifetime. It is estimated that most people average between 12,000 to 20,000 words in their vocabularies, with college graduates learning about 20 percent more. But, language is much more than just words.
Words are not just representations of "things" that are concrete. Words are much more powerful that that when in the hands of we humans. Indeed, we have the propensity to want to talk about "things" that are abstract, intangible, unthought of and not even in existence. We humans like to talk about everything, and as you know, we're a gregarious lot!
That means words have to be able to convey anything and everything that the human mind can conceive. I am sure that your mind, like mine, is always talking, thinking, mulling, worrying, viewing the past-present-future, and fiddling with a multitude of ideas all at once. So, we are always finding ways to use our basic building blocks for language, words, to convey to others what is going on inside our "always turned on" minds.
Language is the fabric that allows cultures, with their shared sets of values, customs and history, to exist. It's the "glue" that holds societies together and allows for mankind to evolve, grow and prosper.
Language is also, at the end of the day, a mirror that allows us to understand what we are thinking and shed some light on who we are as individuals.
Language is the key that unlocks our mind.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2603801
#10th Daily Journal
Hello Wednesday!
today, I only have a class and in listening class, I did my job well.
However, there was something happened, I was out of control.
I am frustrated now, so much assignment must finish for tomorrow.
Hope tomorrow will be great.
today, I only have a class and in listening class, I did my job well.
However, there was something happened, I was out of control.
I am frustrated now, so much assignment must finish for tomorrow.
Hope tomorrow will be great.
Selasa, 28 Februari 2012
#9th Daily Journal
Hi Tuesday!
There was nothing special today, just studied and in the 2nd class, the lecturer didn't come.
In one subject, so much homework that I must finish.
Huffh!
See ya.
There was nothing special today, just studied and in the 2nd class, the lecturer didn't come.
In one subject, so much homework that I must finish.
Huffh!
See ya.
Senin, 27 Februari 2012
#8th Daily Journal
Welcome Monday!
All activities are just starting. However, my condition is not good at all because of the camp two days ago. I couldn't come to the 2nd and the 3rd class today because I feel worse.
I still need to rest.
Hope tomorrow will be better.
Bye!
All activities are just starting. However, my condition is not good at all because of the camp two days ago. I couldn't come to the 2nd and the 3rd class today because I feel worse.
I still need to rest.
Hope tomorrow will be better.
Bye!
Minggu, 26 Februari 2012
#6th Daily Journal
Hi Sunday!
Sorry for Saturday, I didn't post about my diary because I just finished "Malam Pembekalan" in UKKPK.
It was so exhausted because I don't get enough rest there. So many activities I did there.
However, it was so fun because my group got two prizes.
Okay, See you tomorrow on the beginning day of week.
Sorry for Saturday, I didn't post about my diary because I just finished "Malam Pembekalan" in UKKPK.
It was so exhausted because I don't get enough rest there. So many activities I did there.
However, it was so fun because my group got two prizes.
Okay, See you tomorrow on the beginning day of week.
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