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An Introduction to Language Systems

MODULE 1

LESSON 1: Foregrounding
Understanding on Non-
Literary text
LESSON 2: Types, Styles and
Functions of Non-literary
texts
LESSON 3: Grammar Role Non-
literary texts
An Introduction to Language Systems

GOALS
The goals of this Module are to:
• Understand what non-literary text is based on the existing literatures
• Identify the types, styles and function of Non-literary texts
• Explain how grammar takes place in writing non-literary texts
An Introduction to Language Systems

LESSON 1: Foregrounding Understanding on


Non-Literary text

Advertisements, brochures, newspaper or magazine articles, and editorials


are examples of non-literary writings. They're usually brief and to-the-point, with
little figurative language like imagery and metaphors. Furthermore, non-literary
works, particularly articles and brochures, frequently include facts and data. As
you can see, this category has a vast range of text formats that may cover a wide
range of themes. They do, however, have a number of characteristics, such as a
central idea, a goal, and a target audience.

This style of writing does not employ rhetorical resources, which are commonly
employed in literary works to express the author's subjectivity. It's created for
certain audiences and serves a specific function. They provide information that
isn't contained inside the text.

Characteristics of Non-literary texts

➢ They have a referential or informative function.


➢ Its content is not fictional.
➢ They depend on a context.
➢ They are written seeking objectivity.
➢ They have a specific audience.
➢ They have a particular purpose.
➢ The message takes precedence over any poetic sense.
➢ The language used is denotative, which makes them unambiguous.
An Introduction to Language Systems

Sender and Receiver relationship in Non-literary texts

The connection between sender and recipient changes depending on the type
of text and its purpose. The target audience is determined from the beginning of
the production process.

The person who creates academic or scientific materials, for example, is a person
with some level of specialty in a field of study. To avoid ambiguity, the receiver or
audience of this form of communication is required to be able to grasp the
technicalities of the language.

In other circumstances, if it's an expository book, the author's goal can be to


enlighten the reader about a certain topic or event. When it comes to normative
writings, whomever creates them wants the audience to not only be informed
about a topic, but also to act in a specific way.

Purpose of the non-literary text

Non-literary writings provide a specific function. Depending on the information to


which they relate and the nature of the text, the purpose may change. They can
be texts that aim to impart scientific information, educate, or teach norms and
standards, among other things.

The audience to which these messages are addressed also determines the
conclusion. When writing advertising copy, your target demographic is usually
defined first, and then the language is fleshed out. Similarly, if you're writing an
academic paper, the technical content of your terminology already accounts
for your target readership.
An Introduction to Language Systems

WORKSHEET
Culminating Activity 1

General instruction: Answer the following questions in 300 words each. Do not plagiarize.

1. Explain how would your written or spoken message or literary work should be presented
with the following audiences:

a. Out of School Youth


b. Retired Public Servants
c. Indigenous People
d. Scholars

2. Based on your understanding, how should we define the language being used in Non-
literary texts?

3. How do syntax and pragmatics plays a role in drawing the line between literary and
nonliterary texts?

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