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Discover the importance of studying linguistics and its impact on various careers. With over 5000 languages in the world, understanding "why" we study language becomes crucial. Gain sensitivity, humor, and language skills needed for a diverse range of professions. Prepare for an enjoyable learning experience as we delve into the science of language.

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  1. Introduction An Introduction to Linguistics

  2. linguistics studies languages

  3. Q: WHY DO WE STUDY LINGUISTICS?

  4. There are over 5000 languages in the world.

  5. Being a language learner, you have been learning “what”. Now you need to learn to explain “WHY”.

  6. Q: WHAT DO WE STUDY ABOUT LANGUAGE?

  7. Q: WHAT GOOD DOES STUDYING LINGUISTICS DO TO MY CAREERS?

  8. The careers (… and more) that require linguistic knowledge

  9. You are going to be more sensitive to what you see and what you hear.

  10. You are going to be person of humor to what you see and what you hear. German Coast Guard

  11. Q: HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THIS COURSE?

  12. The old trick (but it always works)

  13. "Linguistics is the science of language. It is the subject whose practitioners devote their energy to understanding why human language is the way it is. They study the history, acquisition, structure, and use of as many languages as possible - It would be nice to study them all, but life's too short." (Crystal: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/ling/whatis.htm)

  14. Studying languages is fun. (I know you don’t buy it now!) ENJOY THE CLASS!

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