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- 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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Linguistics is a cognitive science that studies language, which includes morphology, syntax, semantics, phonology and applications such as speech therapy and translations. MIT: Linguistics
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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Linguistics Questions
What are some homonyms that commonly confuse you? 2 AnswersI can't say they confuse me but it's amazing how many there are. http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym_list.html read more
Does 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 lang... read more
What topic does everyone use in stumbleupon for #EFL or #ESL related links? The best I can find is Linguistics. 1 AnswerTEFL 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.... read more
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