Jiggy 1/27/08

Last weeks class really opened my eyes to the way we perceive and interpret our language. Growing up we are all taught that language is an absolute fact, with rules to follow and ways to say. Through the reading of De Saussure and our class discussion we can see that language is a learned process created by humans. It almost seems as though we believe that words are not created, but given by some higher power. In class when we when over the pronunciation of Ghoti I really opened up to the idea of perception. Language arranges our thoughts and allows us to communicate, the way we arrange can sometimes alter our perceived meaning. The message that Ghoti proved can serve as a micro example of larger issues in our daily lives. This can be seen through the hidden agendas of friends, co-workers and acquaintances who deceive their true intentions. Understanding words and language is natural to all humans, but analysing and dissecting its meaning is how true leaning occurs. Words have the effect to change our mood, character and lives but the effectiveness of putting them together. Just this post alone will be scrutinized by the masterly of verbal skills and coherent thoughts. The importance of language is seen through every ones personal experiences and with it can change the lives of people around us.