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become a
Linguist…
What’s Linguistics?

• The study of the human language; an in-depth
  investigation of the human language; its structure
  and uses, and the relationship between those, as
  well as the acquisition and development of
  language.
   o Different branches
      •   Phonetics (sounds)
      •   Phonology (sound systems)
      •   Syntax (structure)
      •   Morphology (words)
      •   Semantics (meaning)
      •   Etc.
What does a Linguist do?

• Found in MANY different settings as:
  1.   Interpreters
  2.   Translators
  3.   Transcriptionists
  4.   Government Reporters
  5.   Professors
  6.   Government Analysts
  7.   Cryptologists
  8.   Etc.
Linguistics is everywhere!

• How many vowels in English?
• How do you pronounce “ghoti”?
Answers!

    • English has 12 vocalic sounds as opposed to
      its only FIVE written forms: a, e, i, o, u.




*Picture from the International Phonetics Alphabet website
Answers! (con’t)

• The word “ghoti,” could be pronounced
  “fish.” Yes! Take the following sounds from
  the not-so-great English grammar:
  – /gh/ from “enough” pronounced as /f/
  – /o/ from “women” pronounced as /I/ open [i]
  – /ti/ from “nation” pronounced as /sh/


   *Various sources, common Linguistics humor!
Interested yet?

• Take this choice if you have always been
  fascinated or interested in how language works
  o Take many English classes (on the Linguistics side of
    the language, NOT literature)
  o Study foreign languages and learn as many as
    possible
  o Study even MATHEMATICS to make your career in
    Linguistics stronger!
  o Take a basic Linguistics class to find out if that’s
    something you would want to consider long-term
Who do I contact?

• Start with your school counselor
• Ask your friends about the subject
• Consult your school’s course catalog and lists
  of degrees offered
• Do research online
• Visit the International Phonetic Alphabet
  online
Thank you!

Explore new path ways, you’ll love it!
Sources

• International Phonetics Alphabet Website:
  – http://www.omniglot.com/writing/ipa.htm

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How to become a Linguist

  • 2. What’s Linguistics? • The study of the human language; an in-depth investigation of the human language; its structure and uses, and the relationship between those, as well as the acquisition and development of language. o Different branches • Phonetics (sounds) • Phonology (sound systems) • Syntax (structure) • Morphology (words) • Semantics (meaning) • Etc.
  • 3. What does a Linguist do? • Found in MANY different settings as: 1. Interpreters 2. Translators 3. Transcriptionists 4. Government Reporters 5. Professors 6. Government Analysts 7. Cryptologists 8. Etc.
  • 4. Linguistics is everywhere! • How many vowels in English? • How do you pronounce “ghoti”?
  • 5. Answers! • English has 12 vocalic sounds as opposed to its only FIVE written forms: a, e, i, o, u. *Picture from the International Phonetics Alphabet website
  • 6. Answers! (con’t) • The word “ghoti,” could be pronounced “fish.” Yes! Take the following sounds from the not-so-great English grammar: – /gh/ from “enough” pronounced as /f/ – /o/ from “women” pronounced as /I/ open [i] – /ti/ from “nation” pronounced as /sh/ *Various sources, common Linguistics humor!
  • 7. Interested yet? • Take this choice if you have always been fascinated or interested in how language works o Take many English classes (on the Linguistics side of the language, NOT literature) o Study foreign languages and learn as many as possible o Study even MATHEMATICS to make your career in Linguistics stronger! o Take a basic Linguistics class to find out if that’s something you would want to consider long-term
  • 8. Who do I contact? • Start with your school counselor • Ask your friends about the subject • Consult your school’s course catalog and lists of degrees offered • Do research online • Visit the International Phonetic Alphabet online
  • 9. Thank you! Explore new path ways, you’ll love it!
  • 10. Sources • International Phonetics Alphabet Website: – http://www.omniglot.com/writing/ipa.htm