Linguistic Anthropology Flashcards
Which of these best describes the phonological element of grammar?
It identifies the rules of pronunciation of words and sentences.
Which of these best describes the semantic element of grammar?
It reveals the meaning of a sentence.
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What are the two types of linguistics?
comparative and descriptive
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Which of these was created because of the need to understand Native American languages?
structuralism
What term is defined as a new hypothetical language created by a comparative reconstruction of similar languages?
protolanguage
linguistic anthropology
What is the study of the development of language and how people use language to communicate?
What is the study of the language of a specific ethnic group within a culture?
ethnolinguistics
What is the study of how the use of language affects any or all parts of a culture or a society?
sociolinguistics
