Introduction to Linguistics

The branches of linguistics that focuses on the formation of a word is

• Syntax

• Morphology

• Phonology

• Phonetics

A branch of linguistics that focuses on the production and classification of the world's speech sounds. The production of speech looks at the interaction of different vocal organs, for example the lips, tongue and teeth, to produce particular sounds.

• phonetics

• phonology

• morphology

• syntax

The study of the categorical organisation of speech sounds in languages; how speech sounds are organised in the mind and used to convey meaning

• Phonetics

• Discourse

• Sociolinguistics

• Phonology

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences (sentence structure) in a given language, usually including word order.

• Morphology

• Discourse

• Syntax

• Phonology

A subfield of linguistics and semiotics that studies the ways in which context contributes to meaning

• Speech act theory

• Activity

• Pragmatics

• Linguistics

A linguistics approach to the analysis of written, vocal, or sign language use, or any significant semiotic event.

• pragmatics

• sociolinguistics

• discourse analysis

• morphology

The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used, and society's effect on language.

• Sociolinguistics

• Sociology

• Social interaction

• Society

The study of the interrelation between linguistic factors and psychological aspects

• Psychological appearance

• Psycholinguistics

• Physical features

• Psychology

The study of how language is represented in the brain

• Neuro science

• Neutral system

• Morphology

• Neurolinguistics

The application of linguistic knowledge, methods and insights to the forensic context of law, language, crime investigation, trial, and judicial procedure.

• Neurolinguistics

• Forensic linguistics

• Phonology

• Morphology