an introduction Ortega, Sasha creator author. text bibliography nyu 2025 monographic eng

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viii, 182 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm. "Linguistics is the scientific study of language, encompassing a range of key areas including meaning, context, and form. Semantics, the study of meaning, investigates the relationship between linguistic signifiers and their denotations. The concept of context in language refers to the situational framework surrounding an event, which provides the necessary resources to interpret it accurately. The study of linguistic form, or theoretical linguistics, investigates the underlying principles and structures of language, addressing fundamental questions about its nature and function. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of language and linguistics. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. This book, with its detailed analysis and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels"-- Back cover. Language and linguistics: an overview -- Phonetics -- Phonology -- Morphology -- Syllables, words and structures -- Semantics, pragmatics and their principles -- Language acquisitions. Sasha Ortega. Includes bibliographical references and index. Linguistics Language and languages P121 .O784 2025 410 Or82l 9798888367995 CSPC 261019 20261019170024.0 eng