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About Language and Linguistics

Misconceptions about Linguistics

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Content and Objectives

When people hear about linguistics, they generally do not understand exactly what it is. They also cannot tell exactly what linguists do. This lesson includes a video that will clear up the main misconceptions about linguistics.

In this lesson, you will learn the following:

  • What linguistics is.
  • Different branches of linguistics.
  • Difference between prescriptive and descriptive linguistics.
  • What linguists do and where they work.
  • Difference between a linguist and a polyglot.

Instructions

We will guide you through the steps to complete this lesson. Simply click the "Start the Lesson" button below. Follow the instructions on the next page carefully until you have completed the whole lesson.