Linguistics Study Guide PDF
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State University of New York College at Potsdam
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This study guide covers key concepts in linguistics, including language myths, communication models, and Chomsky's theories. It explores language acquisition, socialization and introduces the Pirahã language, the key issues on Anthropology and associated field work.
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### **1. Introduction: Language Myths and Language Facts** #### **1.1. Common Misconceptions About Language (5)** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. #### **1.2. Key Principles in Linguistics** - - - - - ### **2. What is Language?** #### **2.1. Defining Language & Communication** - - - 1....
### **1. Introduction: Language Myths and Language Facts** #### **1.1. Common Misconceptions About Language (5)** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. #### **1.2. Key Principles in Linguistics** - - - - - ### **2. What is Language?** #### **2.1. Defining Language & Communication** - - - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. #### **Recursion (Chomsky)** - #### **2.2. The Pirahã Debate** **Who are the Pirahã?** - - - - - - - **How does Pirahã challenge Chomsky\'s Theory?** - **Which Design Features Are Lacking in Pirahã?** - **Pirahã Language and Culture** - - ### **3. Language Acquisition and Socialization** #### **3.1. Main Stages in Language Socialization** 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. #### **3.2. Chomsky's View on Language Acquisition (Poverty of Stimulus)** - - #### **3.3. Brain Areas for Speech Production & Comprehension** - - - - #### **3.4. Ochs and Schieffelin's View on Language Acquisition** - - - - ### **4. What is Culture? How Do Anthropologists Study Culture?** #### **4.1. Definitions** - - - #### **4.2. Some Definitions of Culture** - - - 1. 2. 3. #### **4.3. History of Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology** - - - - - - - - - - #### **4.4. Fieldwork in Anthropology and Linguistics** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
