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Linguistics is a cognitive science that studies language, which includes morphology, syntax, semantics, phonology and applications such as speech therapy and translations. MIT: Linguistics
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Fast Facts
- Originated in India: First analyzed language was Sanskrit Linguistlist.org: History of linguistics (March 1, 2007)
- Influential linguists include: Noam Chomsky, Friedrich Nietzsche and J.R.R. Tolkien UIC Linguistics: Famous linguists
- Also known as: Philology Merriiam-Webster Dictionary: Philology
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The McGurk Effect
The McGurk effect is a linguistic phenomenon first discussed by linguists Harry McGurk and John MacDonald. The theory states that understanding speech often has a visual component. That is, if something is heard without seeing the speaker's lips, it can be interpreted differently than if the speaker's lips can be seen.University of Califorina Riverside: McGurk Effect A video demonstrating the McGurk effect has been making the rounds on YouTube. YouTube video: McGurk Effect (with explanation) (Time: 1:57) -
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Speculative Grammarian
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YouTube video: McGurk Effect (with explanation) (Time: 1:57)
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Ethnologue, Languages of the World
Home page of ethnologue.com, a searchable database of language resources.ethnologue.com
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Linguistics on Amazon | View All
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Linguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication - $46.00
This popular introductory linguistics text is unique in the way various themes are integrated throughout the book. One primary theme is the question, "How is a speaker’s communicative intent recognized?" Rather than treat phonology, phoneti...
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Contemporary Linguistics - $77.50
Offers a range of supplemental exercises and an answer key. Revised for the fifth edition.
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Get the Life You Want: The Secrets to Quick and Lasting Life Change with Neuro-Linguistic Programming - $19.95
When people and therapists alike have a problem they can't fix, they call Richard Bandler because he delivers--often with miraculous results. Hailed as one of the greatest geniuses in the field of personal change, and the father of Neuro-Li...
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Essential Linguistics: What You Need to Know to Teach Reading, ESL, Spelling, Phonics, and Grammar - $37.50
In this unique linguistics course-in-a-book, David and Yvonne Freeman explain essential linguistic concepts in a thorough, but manageable manner and show the connections between linguistic theory and classroom practice
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Linguistics on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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sick-ish.. but i'm going to try to do some linguistics today.. test on thursday :O
@kiirzten | November 10, 2009 12:46 PM -
Watch Horizon 9pm BBC2 tonight. It's about linguistics. It's got Chomsky in it. It'll be brilliant.
@idlekat | November 10, 2009 12:39 PM -
Hell yes. @GabrielSaporta RT @dancelikerobots: His name is Gabriel Eduardo Saporta. That’s just sex in fancy, Uruguayan linguistics.
@iamqistina | November 10, 2009 12:12 PM -
Anatomy exam went quite well; linguistics will be better..."social determinants of health"...who knows?
@seasick_sarah | November 10, 2009 12:07 PM -
We are going to London so that Tyler can present at a linguistics conference, and we are going to visit friends in London and Paris (we are
@GustaveElliott | November 10, 2009 12:05 PM
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Questions and Answers About Linguistics | View All | Ask a Question
View All Linguistics Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionWhat are some homonyms that commonly confuse you? (2 Answers)I can't say they confuse me but it's amazing how many there are. http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym_list.html read moreDoes anyone have any thoughs about prescriptibe versus descriptive linguistics? (1 Answer)"Linguistics" is the study of various aspects of language and the human language capacity. Linguists (in the academic sense of the word) are concerned with language as it exists (though ... read moreWhat topic does everyone use in stumbleupon for #EFL or #ESL related links? The best I can find is Linguistics. (1 Answer)TEFL and ELT. Mostly ESL (English as a Second Language) http://www.eslgo.com http://www.eslmonkeys.com http://www.esl.about.com/cs/teachertraining/a/a_abbr.htm read more
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