Linguistic Anthropology

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These flashcards cover key definitions and concepts in linguistic anthropology based on the provided lecture notes.

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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.

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Holistic

Approaching the study of language in the context of the larger culture and human life.

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Comparative

Based on comparisons between different linguistic and cultural systems, focusing on their interrelationships.

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Fieldwork-based

Relying on real, naturally-occurring speech data within cultural contexts.

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Phonetics

The study of sounds in human language.

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Phonology

The study of sound systems in particular languages.

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Morphology

The study of word formation and the structure of words.

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Syntax

The study of how words relate to each other in a language, often referred to as grammar.

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Semantics

The study of meanings of words and the differences between them.

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Pragmatics

The study of language in use, especially the effects of utterances in context.

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Etic view

An external perspective on a language system, focusing on objective description.

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Emic view

An internal perspective on a language system, focusing on how native speakers perceive sounds.

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Glossolalia

The phenomenon of 'speaking in tongues', often seen in religious contexts as a means of communication with the divine.

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Dynamic language

A language that continually evolves, influenced by the needs of its speakers and social interactions.

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Etymology

The study of the origin of words and their historical development.

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Sociolects

Varieties of language associated with particular social classes or groups.

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Cultural transmission

The process by which cultural knowledge and practices are passed down through generations primarily via language.