A Primer of Linguistics : Linguistics for Beginners

Contents: Preface. 1. What is linguistics? 2. Making of linguistics. 3. Theoretical and descriptive linguistics. 4. Focus on phonetics and phonology. 5. Understanding syntax and morphology. 6. Focus on semantics and semiotics. 7. Other branches and issues. Appendix. Glossary. Bibiliography. Index.

Linguistics is the study of language. It is significant to note that linguistics has intellectual connections and overlaps with many other disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. And because of the centrality of language in human interaction and behavior, the knowledge gained through the study of linguistics has many practical consequences and applicability.