Linguistics is a scientific discipline whose object of study is language.
because Wuman = ZOON LOGON ECHON
because language can provide You the key to human heart(s)
because words are source of misunderstanding
"Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt.” (L.Wittgenstein, Tractatus logico-philosophicus)
You have five minutes to discuss / brainstorm in Your group potential answers to questions "What is language ?" and/or "What is NOT language ?".
Make sure that every member of Your group proposes at least one unique answer.