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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
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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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Linguistics Questions
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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 -
How have past immigration waves affected the (American) English language? 1 AnswerI think it has made more people realize that a second (or even a third) language is necessary. The influx of so many different people into the USA has made ove... 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
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@meg61 CBS could have claimed a "linguistics malfunction"
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