Understanding Linguistics: The Science of Language

We all use language every day of our lives. Language, regardless of the particular dialect spoken, is the tool we use to express our wants, our needs, and our feelings. Recently, many experts who study language have become convinced by an idea about this remarkable human trait. These experts believe that the capacity for spoken language and the rules for its structure are not cultural but universal-and that even may be hardwired into our brains. But what are these rules? How do they work? And how can knowing them enhance your experience of the world?Understanding Linguistics is your opportunity to take a revealing journey through the fascinating terrain of linguistics.