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Unit 15: Branches in Linguistics: Educational Linguistics

academic disciplines can be depicted best with this methaphor. When a new one joins their Notes
midst; if they refuse to budge, the newcomer will have to fly off again. That is to say,
educational linguistics has indeed found a place on the wire amidst its peer disciplines and
goes on its way with strong paces.

15.15 Key-Words

1. Theoretical Linguistics : It is a branch of linguistics concerned with developing models
of linguistic knowledge. It involves the search for and
explanation of linguistic universals. Syntax, phonology,
morphology, and semantics are the core of theoretical
linguistics.
2. Sociolinguistics : It is the study of effect of any and all aspects of society,
including cultural norms, expectations.
3. Psycholinguistics : It is interdisciplinary in nature and is studied by people in a
variety of fields such as psychology, cognitive science and
linguistics.
4. Anthropological Linguistics : It is the study of the relations between language and culture,
and the relations among human biology, cognition and
language.
5. Neurolinguistics : It is the science concerned with the human brain mechanisms
underlying the comprehension, production and abstract
knowledge of language, be it spoken, signed or written.

15.16 Review Questions

1. What is meant by Educational Linguistics? Discuss.
2. Discuss the Basic Principles of Educational Linguistics.
3. Explain the nature of Educational Linguistics.
4. What are the Sub-fields of Educational Linguistics?
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i) Bernard Spolsky (ii) 1972
15.17 Further Readings

1. Verma, S.K., V.N. Krishnaswamy. Modern Linguistics: An Introduction.
2. An Introduction to Linguistics, John Lyon.
3. Peter Roach: English phonetics and phonology. Cambridge University Press.
4. Encyclopedia of Linguistic Science Edited By V. Prakasam, Allied Pub.,
New Delhi.

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