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What is the definition of linguistics according to Edward Sapir?
What is the definition of linguistics according to Edward Sapir?
- The study of dialectical processes
- The study of how language is put together
- The study of discourse within history
- The study of language as a science (correct)
What does the word 'linguistics' mean when divided into its morphemes?
What does the word 'linguistics' mean when divided into its morphemes?
- Language study
- Language science (correct)
- Language history
- Language creation
What is the aim of critical linguistics?
What is the aim of critical linguistics?
- To analyze consciously created symbols for exchanging thoughts
- To study the theoretical understanding of language
- To redefine linguistics and study language creation
- To understand dialectical processes and discourse within history (correct)
According to the text, what is language according to Edward Sapir?
According to the text, what is language according to Edward Sapir?
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How is linguistics defined?
How is linguistics defined?
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