Chapter 2 Lesson 1

(Area : (English
(Focus : Introduction to Linguistics

(Chapter 2: Overview on the Study of Linguistics: Branches,
Theories and Approaches
(Lesson 1:
Branches of Linguistics
Jayson B. Osin
CTE FACULTY
English Department
September 13, 2022 @4:30 pm

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EL 101 (Introduction to Linguistics )
Learning Outcomes

In this chapter, you are expected to demonstrate mastery
on linguistics by:
• tracing its macro and micro subfields;
• conducting research using the approaches and
linguistics distinctions; and
• designing a learning plan using the theories of
linguistics.
2 Chapter 2: Overview on the Study of Linguistics: Branches, Theories and
Approaches
Let’s Explore!
TASK A: Match the branches in column A with their

descriptions in column B.
A. is study of the formation of words
1.Phonetics B. is study of the production of speech
2.Phonology sounds
3.Morphology C. is study of the conceptual meaning of
4.Syntax words and sentences
5.Semantics D. is study of the systems and patterns
6.Pragmatics of speech sounds
E. is study of meaning in context
F. isLesson
study1:ofBranches
the formation of sentences
of Linguistics
Let’s Engage!
Linguistics
is the scientific study of human language.

It is a science that studies the rules, systems, and
principles of human language.
Micro-linguistics Macro-linguistics
Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Let’s Engage!
micro-LINGUISTICS
is the linguistic branch that studies the

nature of language-that is, what a language is
all about and how it works..

Let’s Engage!
phonology
is the branch of
linguistics that studies
the systems of sounds
within a language or
between different
languages...
Let’s Engage!
morphology
It is the branch of
linguistics that focuses in the
study of morphemes-the
smallest meaningful unit of a
language that cannot be
further divided.
Let’s Engage!
syntax
It is the branch of
linguistics that focuses on the
arrangement of words and
phrases to form sentences.

Let’s Engage!
semantics
It is the branch of
linguistics that deals with the
study of the linguistic
meaning of words and
sentences.

Let’s Engage!
Pragmatics
It is the branch of
linguistics that studies the
contextual meaning of words
and sentences..

Let’s Engage!
Macro- linguistics
It is concerned with
how a language is
acquired or used and
how it relates to society
as a whole.

Let’s Engage!
sociolinguistics
It examines the patterns and

variations in language within a
society or community.

Let’s Engage!
psycholinguistics
It is a branch of linguistics
that focuses on the interrelation
between linguistics and
psychological factors that enable
humans to understand, acquire,
and use language.
Let’s Engage!
Computational linguistics
It is a branch of
linguistics that studies the
application of computer
science in the analysis of
language and speech and
other linguistic studies.
Let’s Engage!
historical linguistics
It is concerned with
tracing the history of language
family and identifying how a
particular language develops
into its present form.

Let’s Engage!
comparative linguistics
It is concerned with comparing languages to

establish their similarities and differences.

Let’s Engage!
structural linguistics
It is concerned with the study of language as

an independent network of formal systems or
structures.

Let’s Engage!
biolinguistics
It aims to explain
the evolution and
formation of language.

Let’s Engage!
Applied linguistics
It is a branch of
linguistics that is primarily
concerned with the
application of language
studies in real life, such as in
language teaching and
learning..
Let’s Engage!
clinical linguistics
It involves the
description, analysis, and
treatment of language
disabilities and disorders.

Let’s Engage!
developmental linguistics
It focuses on how
children acquire language
in childhood.

Let’s Engage!
Linguistic typology
It aims to classify languages based on their

structural and functional components..

Let’s Engage!
neurolinguistics
It studies the
relationship between
language and the
structures and functions
of the brain.

Let’s Engage!
stylistics
It deals with the study of how different

individuals or social groups use language in all
types or forms, spoken or written in their
communication.

Let’s Engage!
etymology
It investigates the
origins of words, their
birth, and development.

Let’s Execute!
Task 1: Based on what you have learned in this lesson, how

do you define linguistics?

Let’s Execute!
2. Choose a branch or a subfield of linguistics,

one each from micro and macro linguistics.
Research more about each of them and report to
the class some pertinent and fascinating
information about those fields.

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(Area : (English

(Focus : Introduction to Linguistics

September 13, 2022 @4:30 pm

TASK A: Match the branches in column A with their

is the scientific study of human language.

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

is the linguistic branch that studies the

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

It examines the patterns and

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

It is concerned with comparing languages to

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

It is concerned with the study of language as

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

It aims to classify languages based on their

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

It deals with the study of how different

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Task 1: Based on what you have learned in this lesson, how

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

2. Choose a branch or a subfield of linguistics,

Lesson 1: Branches of Linguistics

Thank you for listening!

Presentation by: Jayson B. Osin

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