Language and Thought

Introduction.

Part 1: What is Language?.

Definitions of Language.

What Kinds of Knowledge Do We Need In Order To Use and Understand Language?.

Checklist.

Theories of Language Understanding.

Checklist.

Part 2: What is Thinking?.

Definitions of Thinking.

Theories of Thinking.

Checklist.

Part 3: Thinking in Words.

Concept Formation.

Concepts and Context.

How are Concepts Organized?.

The Role of Language in Concepts.

Acquisition of Concepts.

Checklist.

Part 4: Theories of the Relationship Between Language and Thinking.

Language Depends on the Reflects and Individual's Level of Cognitive Development.

Language d Thiking develop Separately at First ut Then Merge and Develop Together.

Thinking Depends on Language.

Summary and Conclusion.

Part 5: Applications and Implications of the Theories.

Educational Implications.

Sexism in Language.

Checklist.

Conclusions.

Assignments.

Further Reading.

References.

Glossary.

Answers to Self-assessment Questions.