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Delve into the world of linguistics with this introductory guide by Nathalie F. Martin. Learn about phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and more. Discover how linguists study slang, communication patterns, and non-verbal cues. Explore theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and the role of lexicographers and translators. Gain insights into psycholinguistics, sociolects, language preservation, and the challenges of translation in missionary work. Uncover the nuances of language differences across generations and genders, as well as the impact of written and spoken language on society. This engaging read will broaden your understanding of language and its diverse facets.
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Introduction to Linguistics Laughter and Language A short intro to linguistics Nathalie F. Martin
Introduction to Linguistics LI 2013 Nathalie F. Martin
What Didja Ya Say? Linguists Study Language As It Is Spoken
SpokenLanguage:Slang Linguists have the tools to study slang!
Theoretical linguistics • Phonetics • Phonology • Morphology • Syntax • Semantics • Pragmatics (Language Sounds) (Language Sounds Interaction) (Word parts) (Arrangement of Words in a Sentence) (Word & sentence Meanings) (Language in Use)
Syntax:Putting SpeechTogether Syntax: Arrangement of words in sentences (spoken language or written language)
Semantics(Word Meanings):Manywords have more than one meaning
Neuro linguistic Psycho linguistic • Theoretical Linguistics: • Phonetic • Phonology • Morphology • Syntax • Lexicology • Semantic Language policies and planning Socio linguistic Dialectology Ethno linguistic Applied Linguistics Etc.
“What s‘it to me?” Branches and fields of linguistics: • Language acquisition • Psycholingusitics • Sociolinguistics • Differences between social classes, gender, age • Language preservation • Teaching • Translation Lexicographer: dictionaries Foreign language teacher Translator Missionary Speech therapist Actor
Language Acquisition Once in Church, we asked the children in Sunday School to explain the meaning of complicated « christianees » words. When asked the meaning of « sinner » many of them replied: « More Sin » They applied the rule that is used for adjectives like « big » that becomes « bigger », « fat », that becomes « fatter ». They did not yet realize that « sin » is a noun and they did not understand the meaning of the word.
Sociolinguistics:Language differences between Social Classes:
Written or Spoken Language? Linguisticscanstudy: Texting and it’seffects on writtenlanguage
Translation Linguists like the ones working for SIL or Wycliff need a good grasp of Linguistic Theory and Practice.
Missionary Work Somewords of caution concerningmissionarywork: