Download - Linguistic: Human vs Animal
Prepared and presented by EZET DOIMEH and GEELDRENA E. RASILAN
HUMAN
VS
ANIMAL
COMMUNICATION
HUMAN
COMMUNICATION
Human Communi
cation
Organized form
Gain and preserve knowledge• Pass it
down to the next generation
“verbal communicat
ion is a condition of
the existence of
human society.”-BarnettWritten
and spoken form
Able to produce
new sentences
Mediums of communication• Language,
body language and non-verbal signals
This picture shows the characteristics of Human Language in a linguistic point of view.
BODY LANGUAGE
How To Read Body Language
Pay attention to how physically close someone is to you.• The closer they are, the
warmer they are thinking of you.
Look into their eyes.• People who look to the
sides a lot are nervous, lying, or distracted.
• If someone looks down at the floor a lot, they are probably shy or timid.
Check their arms.• People with crossed arms are
closing themselves to social influence.
• If their arms are crossed while their feet are shoulder width or wider apart, this is a position of toughness or authority.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATIO
N
Animal Language
What is animal
communication??
According to Pearce (1987) animal communication is the transmission of a signal from one animal to another such that the sender benefits, on average, from the response of the recipient.
Animal Communication
Lacks flexibility and
creativity
Not organized as human language
Entirely different from human
communication method,
biologically and culturally
Developed their own system of
communication.
For example, honey bees
Acquired genetically and not through learning
Natural animal
communication include:-
1. Chemical signal2. Smell3. Touch4. Movement5. Posture6. Facial Gestures7. Visual signals8. sound
Such signals have
evolved to:-
Attract
Repel
Signal aggression or submissionAdvertise
species
Warn predators
Communicate about the
environment or the availability of
food
BEE DANCE
HUMAN vs ANIMAL
HUMAN ANIMAL• Use language (eg; English,
Malay, Chinese)• Arbitrary signaling system
allows them to convey interaction indefinitely.
• Communicate using signal codes or through limited responses to a particular situation.
• Human language is a way of expressing thoughts into words.
• Grammar, syntax, pronounciation
• Does not use words, thus limiting the number and type of messages they can convey.
• Use different forms of communication such as gesturing with other animals.
• Human have the ability to reflect the past and imagine the future.
• Communicate with the use of facial expression.
The Differences Between Human and Animal
HUMAN ANIMAL• Invent new ways of
speech in any context.• Jokes, dramas and lies.
• Helps to care for their young, mate, find food and keep away from enemies.
The Differences Between Human and Animal
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Hockett F Charles. (1970). A Course in Modern Linguistic. The Macmillan Company, 570-580
Finegan, E. (1989). Language It’s Structure and Use. Earl McPeek
Jose, M J. (2012, March 30). The difference between animal and human communication. Retrieved from http:// hubpages.com Mannell, R. (1999). Animal Communication And Language. Retrieved from http://clas.com
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Susanta. (2010, November 12). How to Improve Your Body Language. Retrieved January 2, 2013, from Take Your Tips: http://takeyourtips.com/6-tips-on-how-to-presenting-the-best-body-language/
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