ANTH 101 Chapter 4: Vocabulary 4, Kenneth Guest
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Language: a system of communication organized by rules that uses symbols such as words, sounds, and gestures to convey information. Descriptive linguistics: the study of the sounds, symbols, and gestures of a language, and their combination into forms that communicate meaning. Phonemes: the smallest units of sound the can make a difference in meaning. Phonology: the study of what sounds exist and which ones are important in a particular language. Morphemes: the smallest units of sound that carry meaning on their own. Morphology: the study of patterns and rules of how sounds combine to make morphemes. Syntax: the specific patterns and rules for combining morphemes to construct phrases and sentences. Grammar: the combined set of observations about the rules governing the formation of morphemes and syntax that guide language use. Kinesics: the study of the relationship between body movements and communication.
