| Introduction to Linguitics by BSELN | | | Author:
| Zahra, Syeda Uffaq | | ISBN: | 979-8-3775-4092-2 | | Publication Date: | Feb 2023 | | Publisher: | Independently Published
| | Book Format: | Paperback | | List Price: | USD $10.00 | Book Description:
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Course Contents: - What is Language?
- Characteristics ii. Functions iii. Comparison with Animal Language
- Theories of Origin of Language
- Artificial Language
- Characteristics ii. Kinds iii. Comparison with Natural Language
- Universals of Language
- Difference between Spoken and Written Language
- Non-Verbal Communication
- History of Language studies
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More Description Course Contents: - What is Language?
- Characteristics ii. Functions iii. Comparison with Animal Language
- Theories of Origin of Language
- Artificial Language
- Characteristics ii. Kinds iii. Comparison with Natural Language
- Universals of Language
- Difference between Spoken and Written Language
- Non-Verbal Communication
- History of Language studies
- What is Linguistics?
- Principles on which Linguistics is based ii. Characteristics of Linguistics
- Misconceptions about Linguistics
- Branches of Linguistics
- Major concepts in Linguistics
- Synchronic vs. Diachronic ii. Syntagmatic vs. Paradigmatic
- Langue vs. Parole iv. Competence vs. Performance
- Form vs. Function
- Levels of Linguistic Analysis
- Phonology (phoneme, Allophone, basic concepts of segmental and suprasegmental aspects of phonology)
- Morphology (Morpheme, Morphs, Allomorphs, Lexical and Functional Morphemes, Free and Bound Morphemes, Inflectional and Derivational Morphemes, Processes of word formation)
- Syntax (Approaches: Traditional, Phrase structure, Transformational-Generative, Functional, IC Analysis)
- Semantics (Conceptual and Associative meaning, Semantic Features, Semantic Fields, Semantic Roles: Agent, Theme, Instrument, Experience, Location Source, and Goal)
- Discourse (Cohesion & Coherence, Discourse Markers, Critical Discourse Analysis)
- Pragmatics (Presupposition, Implicature, Inference, Reference, Speech Acts, Given vs. New Information, Conversation Analysis)
- Language is a fundamental aspect of human life and is the cornerstone of all communication. The study of language and its structures, usage, and meaning has been a topic of interest to scholars for centuries. Linguistics, as a discipline, provides us with a framework to understand the complexity and diversity of languages around the world.
This book is an introduction to the field of linguistics, covering a range of topics that will give readers a broad understanding of the principles and concepts that underpin language study. It is designed for students of linguistics, as well as for those with a general interest in language.
The book begins with an overview of the history of language studies and the various branches of linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Each chapter explores the fundamental concepts and theories of the respective branch, including the key terminology, methodologies, and analytical tools used in linguistics.
Throughout the book, we emphasize the importance of language in human society and culture, and how it shapes our social and cognitive experiences. We also explore the universality and diversity of languages around the world, and the ways in which they reflect and shape our experiences.
This book is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to linguistics but rather an accessible and engaging introduction to the field. It is my hope that this book will inspire readers to further explore the rich and fascinating world of language and linguistics. | |