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Linguistics
The scientific study of language, specifically its structure,…
Linguistics
The scientific study of language, specifically its structure, development, and relationship
with other languages.
Historical linguistics
Studies the origins, development and relationships of various languages
Field linguistics
Area that collects data on little-studied languages, particularly those
with few speakers that are in danger of dying out.
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Semantics
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Deals with the way signs relate to things, specifically with the meaning of words, phrases and expressions.
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Syntax / syntactics
Focuses on the form of language, its rules and patterns
Deals with how signs relate to other signs. (Specifically the patterns and flow of words as they intermingle in phrases and sentences)
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Sociolinguistics
Study of how language is used in society, including its differences among
cultures, age groups, genders, social class,
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Pragmatics
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Deals with how signs impact on human behavior and the social rules, often informal, that govern
how language is used in different contexts and environments.
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