Psycholinguistics is the study of the processes involved in language including acquisition, comprehension, production, pragmatics and discourse. Linguistics is the study of language including its prosperities and functions; however psycholinguistics takes it a step further to understand the psychology behind why and what we say in daily conversation.
To begin to understand psycholinguistics one must first know the six properties of language:
1. Language is communicative (which is the main function of language)
However note that communication does not equal language
2. Language is arbitrary
Arbitrary symbols are things such as trees, objects and even ideas
3. Language is structured
Grammatical rules, sounds, etc. If you randomize the structure you lose the meaning
4. Language is multi-layered
Can be analyzed at different levels
5. Language is productive
Limited number of words to make an infinite number of unique phrases and words
6. Language is evolutionary
Like a living thing (new words which are always changing)
Must have all the properties of language in order for it to be language.
Provided by the Cultural Arts Center of Saint Louis
For any questions, comments, or interest regarding the six properties that form language please contact the CAC Saint Louis directly at 314-704-0295 or send an email to the Director, Linsey A. Daman at linseydaman32@webster.edu.
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