Questions and Answers
What distinguishes human language from other animal communication systems?
Complexity and productivity
What does Applied Linguistics primarily concern itself with?
Practical issues involving language in the community
When did Applied Linguistics develop as an independent area of study?
Late 20th century
What is the primary goal of linguistics?
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Study Notes
Language and Communication
- Human language is distinct from other animal communication systems due to its creativity, complexity, and ability to convey abstract information.
Applied Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics primarily concerns itself with the practical applications of language in real-life contexts, such as language teaching, language policy, and language assessment.
- It developed as an independent area of study in the 1960s and 1970s.
- The primary goal of linguistics is to understand the structure, properties, and usage of language.
Areas of Concern for Applied Linguistics
- Language acquisition and language teaching
- Language policy and planning
- Language assessment and testing
- Discourse analysis and pragmatics
- Language and culture
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