What is language?Like any other, the Russian language in the modern world is a strict system of signs by which enshrined the conceptual content, typical spelling and pronunciation of words.
Russian language - the most common representative of the East Slavic group, not only in the number of its speakers, but also by the number of countries where it is used for daily communication.Our language is recognized:
- national language of the Russian people;
- the state language of the Russian Federation;
- one of the key for communication in post-Soviet countries of Eurasia and Eastern Europe;
- one of the most popular for international communication;
- one of six workers at the UN;
- the most important languages in Europe, if we consider the number of carriers it (despite the fact that a large part of its distribution area is geographically located in Asia);
- one of the most common Slavic languages;
- one of the most common Indo-European languages;
- most translated in the world.
Russian language in the modern world - a spectacular phenomenon.He is considered the mother of more than 200 million, of which 130 live on Russian territory.50 million are native speakers, most of these people are using it as a first or second language in everyday communication.After Chinese and English (the most common in the world), the Russian language in varying degrees enjoys half a billion people.
Any language works throughout the history of the whole society.
What are the functions of the Russian language?The function of language - a manifestation of its essence.Linguists give this word of two meanings.The first - the purpose and place of language in the world.The second - the role and purpose of language units.
functions of the Russian language in the modern world are vast.Some scientists believe that there are about 16, the other 25. However isolated they all agree: the main leading features are:
• communicative,
• cognitive,
• cumulative.
Russian language in the world today is used for communication between people, and is one of its major functions.Communication - is receipt of information and communication.Only with the help of language, you can send and receive information, share and gain experience of generations.In this regard, an important role is played by speech competence, ie,the ability to choose the desired language in a specific situation means, communication style, a way of expressing his own thoughts.
Cognitive function involves the use of language as a universal way of knowing the world.The value of each of the lexical word rests on a concrete concept, so it is enshrined in the words of the results of understanding the world.From this perspective, the modern Russian language, like any other, is inextricably linked with human thinking.Thinking in language materializes, with its help is transmitted to other people, to become their property.
cumulative function - the ability of language to capture, store, transmit information.This function is to reproduce and accumulate experience of generations, is the sole repository of human experience.Word can tell about a person, his place in the world of time, especially in any sphere of life.
addition to the three main functions of the Russian language in the modern world has many other social functions.With it, form and express their thoughts.Language helps to influence people.
Language and Society is tight, they are inextricably linked.The fast-paced society, the richer it becomes language.With the advent of new means of production, cultural industries, new words, new ways of communicating.Language is involved in the development of science, the expansion of production, education of generations, education and all other spheres of life.
should be remembered that the division of language in communicative, cognitive and cumulative has no clear boundaries.All of them are closely intertwined, because associated with thinking, communication.
