Crash Course Linguistics

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  What is Linguistics?

  Linguistics is the study of language, but what does that even mean?

  11:19
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  Morphology

  We’re diving into the topic of morphology and what makes up these things we call words.

  10:28
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  Syntax 1 - Morphosyntax

  We start our discussion of syntax and how we morph words into questions and stories.

  10:43
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  Syntax 2 - Trees

  We break down what roles different types of words and phrases play within a sentence.

  10:53
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  Semantics

  We learn about semantics and how words' meanings change over time.

  10:49
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  Pragmatics

  We cover Grice’s Maxims and the different types of conversational styles.

  10:07
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  Sociolinguistics

  Learn about the linguistic differences between languages based on various factors.

  11:32
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  Phonetics 1 - Consonants

  We begin our discussion of phonetics, the study of speech sounds.

  11:16
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  Phonetics 2 - Vowels

  We learn about 6 vowel letters and the numerous sounds we make when using them.

  11:34
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  Phonology

  We learn phonology and the different phonological systems we see in languages.

  11:49
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  Psycholinguistics

  We learn about psycholinguistics - the field of study of language and the brain.

  11:13
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  Language Acquisition

  We learn about language acquisition and how the process differs for babies and adults.

  11:02
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  Language Change and Historical Linguistics

  We learn about how and why languages change.

  12:23
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  World Languages

  We explore factors to learn about world languages and linguistic diversity.

  11:31
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  Computational Linguistics

  We learn about the process of programming computers to process human language.

  11:32
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  Writing Systems

  We learn about orthographies, the different components that make up a writing system.

  11:55