slidesgo-the-art-of-language-exploring-linguistic-approaches-20240610014752BvDa.pdf

slidesgo-the-art-of-language-exploring-linguistic-approaches-20240610014752BvDa.pdf

1. TheArtofLanguage:
ExploringLinguistic
Approaches

2. Presented by:
Samira Burka
Zainab Burka
NisreenJibril
Supervised by:
Dr. Abdulhakim Al-Madhoui

3. DescriptiveLinguistics
Definition:
Descriptive linguistics is the scientific study of a
languageasitisspokenorwrittenbyitsnative
speakers.
KeyPoints:
Focuses on describing and analyzing the structure,
sounds,grammar,andvocabularyofalanguage.
Seeks to understand how languages function and
howtheyare usedin real-lifecontexts.

4. PrescriptiveLinguistics
Definition:
Prescriptivelinguisticsisconcernedwith
establishingnormsandrulesfor"correct"
languageusage.
KeyPoints:
Emphasizes language rules and standards,
often prescribing what is considered proper or
acceptable. Commonly found in grammar
guides, style manuals, and language usage
conventions.

5. Theoretical
Linguistics
Definition: Theoretical linguistics aims to develop models and
theories to explain how languages work and the principles
underlyingthem.
KeyPoints:Investigateslanguagestructure,syntax,semantics,and
the cognitive processesinvolved in languageproduction and
comprehension. Seekstouncover universalproperties of human
languageanddevelop linguistic theories.

6. AppliedLinguistics
Definition: Applied linguistics focuses on practical
applications of linguistic theories and research to real-world
languageproblems.
Key Points: Addresses language-related issues in various
fields, such as language teaching, translation, language
policy, and language disorders. Utilizes linguistic research
to develop language teaching methods, language
assessmenttools, andlanguage technology.

7. Anthropological
Linguistics
Definition: Anthropological linguistics examines the
relationship between language and culture,
emphasizing how language shapes and is shaped by
socialand culturalfactors.
KeyPoints: Studieslanguageinitsculturalcontext,
including language variation, language change, and
language use in different communities. Explores the
connectionsbetweenlanguage,identity,power,social
interaction,and culturalpractices.

8. Summary
Descriptive Linguistics: Analyzes language
structure and use. Prescriptive Linguistics:
Establishes rules for "correct" language
usage. Theoretical Linguistics: Develops
models and theories of language. Applied
Linguistics: Applies linguistic research to
practicallanguageproblems.Anthropological
Linguistics: Studies language and culture
connections.

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