LANGUAGE AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
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Keywords: Language, communication, linguistics, semiotics, sociolinguistics, language structure, multilingualism, digital communicationAbstract
ABSTRACT
One of the most basic and distinctive characteristics of humans is language. It
is a potent tool for expressing feelings, influencing ideas, building social bonds, and
maintaining cultural identity in addition to being a means of disseminating knowledge.
Language allows people to encode and decode complex messages in a variety of
communicative circumstances because it is an organized system of symbols subject to
grammatical and pragmatic rules. This essay investigates the fundamental function of
language as a communication tool by looking at its structural elements, different forms
of transmission (written, spoken, nonverbal, and digital), and the sociocultural factors
that affect language use. The research examines how meaning is constructed and
understood in interpersonal interactions using both classical and contemporary
linguistic theories, such as structuralism, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics. The study
also discusses the difficulties caused by multilingualism and language barriers in a
world that is becoming more interconnected by the day, emphasizing the significance
of cultural sensitivity and linguistic proficiency in attaining successful communication.
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