Linguistics analysis / edited by Markus Siebert.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The interdisciplinary nature of linguistics -- Persuasion in Jesus Christ's Humour: a linguistic analysis -- An analysis of a long walk to freedom from the perspective of transitivity system -- A quantitative content analysis of person-first language use in healthcare research, healthcare practice, and by support groups for people with disabilities -- An empirical investigation of authorial writing styles based on a Vietnamese corpus -- A simple framework for the annotation of small corpora -- Meaning construction of environmental discourse from the perspective of cognitive linguistics -- Speech acts in UN treaties: a pragmatic perspective -- A novel method of network test analysis -- Move-step analyze of the introduction in Chinese and English accounting journals: based on analysis of accounting research and journal of accounting and economics (2016-2018) -- Word frequency analysis of American contemporary art reviews from 1960 to 2015 -- Discourse analysis: Ronald Reagan's evil empire speech -- Transitive and attitudinal aspects in a functional analysis of academic discourse in Spanish.

"Linguistics refers to the scientific study of language that covers the exploration of language's properties and its overarching characteristics. This field of study examines various facets of language, including its sound systems (phonetics and phonology), structure (grammar), meaning (semantics), and its use in social contexts (pragmatics), along with the historical development of language families. Furthermore, linguistics investigates how languages are learned by both children and adults, and how language is processed in the human mind, exploring its connections to identity, society, and cognition. This interdisciplinary field bridges the gap between the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, intertwining closely with disciplines such as anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, biology, computer science, health sciences, education, and literature.
Linguistic analysis involves dissecting language into its constituent elements-phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. This analysis shines a light on the role of language in shaping social identity, relationships, and cultural perceptions, thereby underscoring the importance of linguistic analysis in understanding communication's nuanced layers. Whether analyzing everyday conversations or complex texts, linguistic analysis offers profound insights into human thought, culture, and the intricate mechanisms of communication.
This book "Linguistic Analysis” serves as a comprehensive guide to the study of language structure and its function. It seeks to equip readers with the theoretical frameworks and analytical tools necessary to explore the intricate ways in which language operates within various contexts. Through detailed examination of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics, this book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of linguistics. It serves as a vital resource for students, educators, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the mechanics of language, its evolution, and its pivotal role in human communication"-- Back cover.