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Does language play roles of equal importance in different areas of knowledge?
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... Does language play roles of equal importance in different areas of knowledge? "Language is considered to be a system of communicating with other people using sounds, symbols and words in expressing a meaning, idea or thought." 1 Throughout all areas of knowledge, natural language is used to express and communicate thoughts and feelings. Language can be complex because it varies between areas of knowledge and does not always include the use of written or spoken word. For history, the most important mode of language is the use of written word; used to record and analyze events and ideas of the past. In the area of mathematics, the most important language is a system of numbers, symbols and formulae. For the arts, language is the expression through painting, drawing and many other mediums used to convey ideas or emotions. History, math and art cannot be expressed or communicated without the use of
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