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I figured I'd let you know.
Linguistics, the systematic study of human language, lies at the crossroads of the humanities and the social sciences.
Evo said:Linguistics does fall under social science. I'm not sure what you are trying to say. There can be a cognitive science aspect, but overall, it falls under social science.
http://linguistics.cornell.edu/undergraduate/what_is_linguistics.cfm
...the crossroads of the humanities and the social sciences.
:tongue: It was a dark and scary night, I was at the crossroads of humanities and sociology, and an unshakeable feeling of dread overcame me...AlephZero said:That sounds like a place you really really don't want to go to, unless you are playing a victim in a horror movie
Ryan_m_b said:Social sciences are still sciences, the clue is in the name.
AlephZero said:Yes, in the sense that "creative accounting" is about being creative.
That's not what I wrote. But I am suggesting that your argument "X is a science, because it's name contains the word 'science' " is nonsense.Ryan_m_b said:Are you suggesting that the social sciences should not be considered science?
AlephZero said:That's not what I wrote. But I am suggesting that your argument "X is a science, because it's name contains the word 'science' " is nonsense.
If you disagree, convince me that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_science is a science.
Linguistics is the scientific study of language, including its structure, history, and use. It examines the ways in which human beings use language to communicate, and how language is acquired, processed, and produced.
Yes, linguistics is considered a science because it uses the scientific method to study language. Linguists use empirical evidence and systematic observation to make theories and predictions about language.
Linguistics is a science that focuses on the study of language, while social sciences focus on the study of human behavior and society. Although linguistics may intersect with social sciences in areas such as sociolinguistics, its main focus is on the scientific study of language itself.
Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that draws on principles and methods from various sciences, including psychology, anthropology, computer science, and neuroscience. It also has connections to other fields such as philosophy, literature, and education.
Linguistics has many practical applications, such as language teaching, speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and natural language processing. It can also help us better understand how language is used in everyday life, leading to improved communication, language policies, and language preservation efforts.