Branches of Linguistics

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  1. Mutiara Rahmah Insanirachim (J1E024071)

  2. Mahda Rahma Syahira (J1E024075)

  3. Apriana Tri Nur Hidayah ( J1E024081)

  4. Regina Fauziah (J1E024086)

  5. Nailah Nur Hasna ( J1E024088)

  6. Baitul Arsy (J1E024089)

  7. Hasna Zulfa Qanitah (J1E024091)

Definition

  • Linguistics: The scientific study of natural language.

  • A person who studies linguistics is known as a linguist.

  • Language can be studied from various perspectives.

  • The field is divided into several subfields based on different viewpoints.

General Linguistics

  • Focuses on the study of language in general.

  • Provides foundational concepts and categories for analyzing particular languages.

Descriptive Linguistics

  • Examines specific languages.

  • Supplies data that confirm or refute theories and propositions from general linguistics.

  • Both branches are interconnected.

Diachronic (Historical) Linguistics

  • Investigates the historical development of languages.

  • Records language changes over time.

  • Relevant historical interest during the nineteenth century.

Synchronic Linguistics

  • Non-historical view of language.

  • Describes language at a specific moment in time.

  • Concepts introduced by Ferdinand de Saussure.

Theoretical Linguistics

  • Aims to construct theories about language structure and functions.

  • Investigates language without practical application considerations.

  • Seeks to formulate a comprehensive theory of language structure.

Applied Linguistics

  • Applies linguistic concepts to practical tasks such as language teaching.

  • Engages with both general and descriptive branches of linguistics.

Micro Linguistics

  • Focuses narrowly on the language system’s internal structures.

  • Concerned with phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

Macro Linguistics

  • Takes a broader approach, considering language acquisition, use, and cultural interdependence.

  • Involves areas like psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, discourse analysis, and computational linguistics.

Micro Linguistics

Areas of Study

  • Phonetics: Study of speech sounds—articulation, transmission, reception.

  • Phonology: Examines how speech sounds function within a specific language.

  • Morphology: Investigates the formation and structure of words; focuses on morphemes.

  • Syntax: Studies the arrangement of words to form meaningful sentences.

  • Semantics: Concerned with the formal aspects of meaning in language.

  • Pragmatics: Analyzes language use in context and its implications.

Macro Linguistics

Areas of Study

  • Sociolinguistics: Explores relationship between language and society, social influences on language structure and use.

  • Psycholinguistics: Examines the mental processes involved in language acquisition, comprehension, and production.

  • Neurolinguistics: Investigates language processing in the brain, focusing on language disorders due to brain damage.

  • Discourse Analysis: Studies the relationship between language and its context to understand larger units of meaning.

  • Computational Linguistics: Uses computational methods to analyze linguistic data.

  • Applied Linguistics: Uses linguistic research to solve practical language-related problems.

  • Forensic Linguistics: Applies linguistic knowledge to legal contexts including language in law and criminal investigations.