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What is the primary focus of linguistic philosophy?
What is the primary focus of linguistic philosophy?
- Studying the emotional impact of literature.
- Analyzing the syntax of various languages.
- Solving philosophical problems through insights into language. (correct)
- Understanding the historical evolution of languages.
Which field combines elements of both psychology and linguistics?
Which field combines elements of both psychology and linguistics?
- Psycholinguistics (correct)
- Neurolinguistics
- Computational linguistics
- Discourse Analysis
What aspect is NOT covered by applied linguistics?
What aspect is NOT covered by applied linguistics?
- Analyzing practical language issues in real world scenarios.
- Applying linguistic principles to improve communication.
- Solving language problems in social contexts.
- Developing theoretical frameworks for linguistics. (correct)
What is the primary focus of phonetics in linguistic studies?
What is the primary focus of phonetics in linguistic studies?
Which of the following best describes 'literary stylistics'?
Which of the following best describes 'literary stylistics'?
Which of the following describes bound morphemes?
Which of the following describes bound morphemes?
What characterizes 'discourse analysis'?
What characterizes 'discourse analysis'?
Which aspect distinguishes listening from hearing?
Which aspect distinguishes listening from hearing?
What is indicated by the term 'connotation' in the context of semantics?
What is indicated by the term 'connotation' in the context of semantics?
Which term refers to the specific dialect of an individual person?
Which term refers to the specific dialect of an individual person?
Which of the following best describes syntax?
Which of the following best describes syntax?
Which of the following fields examines the connection between language and the brain?
Which of the following fields examines the connection between language and the brain?
Which of the following statements is true regarding macro skills in language communication?
Which of the following statements is true regarding macro skills in language communication?
Which of the following best describes semantics in linguistics?
Which of the following best describes semantics in linguistics?
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten effective listening strategies listed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten effective listening strategies listed?
What differentiates free morphemes from other types of morphemes?
What differentiates free morphemes from other types of morphemes?
What does the term 'selection' refer to in language planning?
What does the term 'selection' refer to in language planning?
Which of the following accurately describes the process of codification?
Which of the following accurately describes the process of codification?
What is the significance of graphization in language planning?
What is the significance of graphization in language planning?
In the context of second language (L2) acquisition, what role does personal choice play?
In the context of second language (L2) acquisition, what role does personal choice play?
What are the different components involved in the process of grammaticalization?
What are the different components involved in the process of grammaticalization?
Which concept emerged as a distinct field of inquiry in the late 1950s?
Which concept emerged as a distinct field of inquiry in the late 1950s?
What does the term 'dexicalization' involve in the codification process?
What does the term 'dexicalization' involve in the codification process?
Which language can be considered as an example of a second language (L2)?
Which language can be considered as an example of a second language (L2)?
What are the primary functions of talk according to Richard (2008)?
What are the primary functions of talk according to Richard (2008)?
Which reading skill involves identifying the context and linguistic features?
Which reading skill involves identifying the context and linguistic features?
What is the main distinction between intensive and extensive reading?
What is the main distinction between intensive and extensive reading?
What are the steps involved in the writing process?
What are the steps involved in the writing process?
Which of the following best describes visual literacy?
Which of the following best describes visual literacy?
What does critical literacy involve in the context of viewing?
What does critical literacy involve in the context of viewing?
How does sociolinguistics relate to language use?
How does sociolinguistics relate to language use?
What is the focus of anthropological linguistics?
What is the focus of anthropological linguistics?
What does the term 'register' refer to in language variation?
What does the term 'register' refer to in language variation?
Which of the following best defines 'monolingualism'?
Which of the following best defines 'monolingualism'?
What characterizes a 'static register'?
What characterizes a 'static register'?
Which statement about jargon is correct?
Which statement about jargon is correct?
What distinguishes 'maximal multilingualism' from 'minimal multilingualism'?
What distinguishes 'maximal multilingualism' from 'minimal multilingualism'?
Which language register is primarily used in formal academic or legal settings?
Which language register is primarily used in formal academic or legal settings?
How is a 'first language' defined?
How is a 'first language' defined?
What type of language is primarily used in private conversations between couples?
What type of language is primarily used in private conversations between couples?
Study Notes
Phonetics and Language Units
- Phonetics: Study of speech sounds as linguistic units.
- Phonology: Focuses on sound systems.
- Phonemes: Smallest units of sound in a language.
- Phonics: Method for teaching reading and writing through sounds.
- Morphology: Study of word structure.
- Morphemes: Basic units of meaning; includes bound (e.g., "bea-u-ti-ful") and free morphemes (e.g., "beautiful").
Language Meaning and Structure
- Pragmatics: Contextual meaning of utterances.
- Semantics: Literal meanings of words.
- Syntax: Rules for sentence structure, including phrases and clauses (e.g., "John N kicks V the A ball N").
Macro Skills of Language
- Listening: Key for decoding messages; involves comprehension and interpretation of spoken language.
- Effective listening techniques: Maintain eye contact, focus attention, interpret non-verbal cues, ask clarifying questions.
- Speaking: Unique human ability enabling clear expression; involves connotation (implied meaning) and denotation (literal meaning).
- Types of communication: Formal, informal, slang; includes interaction, transaction, and performance aspects.
- Reading: Involves recognizing and comprehending vocabulary; includes oral and silent reading techniques, intensive (detailed focus) and extensive reading (for enjoyment).
- Writing: Cognitive process requiring planning, drafting, and revising; involves topic selection and information gathering.
- Viewing: Engaging with visual media critically; encompasses visual literacy (creating meaning) and critical literacy (analyzing visuals).
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sociology: Examines social life and behaviors; interlinks with language through sociolinguistics.
- Anthropology: Investigates human cultures; associated with anthropological linguistics (interface of language and culture).
- Philosophy & Linguistic Philosophy: Investigates understanding existence through language analysis.
- Computational Linguistics: Focuses on machine language functions; integral to AI technologies.
- Applied Linguistics: Addresses real-world language problems.
- Psycholinguistics: Merges psychology with linguistics for insights into language processing.
- Neurolinguistics: Studies brain-language connections.
- Discourse Analysis: Examines language structure within social contexts.
Understanding Language Variation
- Dialects: Regional or social variations in language; includes sociolects (social group), ethnolects (ethnic group), and idiolects (individual).
- Language register: Contextual use of language; includes static, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate registers.
- Jargon: Specialized language of particular professions.
Linguistic Competencies
- Monolingualism: Proficiency in one language.
- Bilingualism: Fluency in two languages.
- Multilingualism: Ability to communicate in three or more languages at varying proficiency levels.
- First Language (L1): Acquired during early development and typically spoken at home.
- Second Language (L2): Learned after L1, involves conscious effort and instruction.
Language Planning
- Language Policy and Planning (LPLP): Involves systematic decisions about language use across societal levels; started gaining prominence in the late 1950s.
- Four Types of Language Planning (Haugen, 1966):
- Selection: Choosing a language variety for specific functions in society.
- Codification: Establishing standards for language norms, including pronunciation and grammar.
- Graphization: Development of a writing system.
- Grammaticalization: Setting grammatical rules and norms.
- Dexicalization: Identifying accepted vocabulary.
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