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Linguistic Anthropology
The subfield of anthropology that studies human language as part of human culture, examining how language influences cultural models and social groups.
Holistic
Approaching the study of language in the context of the larger culture and human life.
Comparative
Based on comparisons between different linguistic and cultural systems, focusing on their interrelationships.
Fieldwork-based
Relying on real, naturally-occurring speech data within cultural contexts.
Phonetics
The study of sounds in human language.
Phonology
The study of sound systems in particular languages.
Morphology
The study of word formation and the structure of words.
Syntax
The study of how words relate to each other in a language, often referred to as grammar.
Semantics
The study of meanings of words and the differences between them.
Pragmatics
The study of language in use, especially the effects of utterances in context.
Etic view
An external perspective on a language system, focusing on objective description.
Emic view
An internal perspective on a language system, focusing on how native speakers perceive sounds.
Glossolalia
The phenomenon of 'speaking in tongues', often seen in religious contexts as a means of communication with the divine.
Dynamic language
A language that continually evolves, influenced by the needs of its speakers and social interactions.
Etymology
The study of the origin of words and their historical development.
Sociolects
Varieties of language associated with particular social classes or groups.
Cultural transmission
The process by which cultural knowledge and practices are passed down through generations primarily via language.