linguistics theme
Linguistics is the scientific study of language. The areas of linguistic analysis are syntax (rules governing the structure of sentences), semantics (meaning), morphology (structure of words), phonetics (speech sounds and equivalent gestures in sign languages), phonology (the abstract sound system of a particular language, and analogous systems of sign languages), and pragmatics (how the context of use contributes to meaning). Some aspect of this is featured in the story.
2 total · 2 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: My Fair Lady (1964) | major | Accents, dialects, and the art of speaking was discussed in a fairly scientific way with relation to social status. |
| play: Pygmalion (1913) | major | Accents, dialects, and the art of speaking was discussed in a fairly scientific way with relation to social status. |