AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS

Thanks Allah for the strength and blessing for finishing this
book. I want to thank the authors for the idea and valuable
knowledge to complete this book that entitled AN
INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS. This
book is focused on a scientific study of language in english. In
the most general terms, linguistics is the scientific study of
language and its structure. (1) The concept of language and
linguistics, (2) The branches of linguistics, (3) English
phonology, (4) Lexicology, (5) Morphology, (6) Semantics, (7)
Pragmatics, (8) Sociolinguistics, (9) Psycholinguistics, (10)
Discourse Analysis. This book is a guidance for the learners to
understand the fundamental concepts of linguistics, define and
explain core linguistic conceptsfor the beginners and university
students.
I also thank to a deepest appreciation to the publisher for
giving support and encouragement in editing, layouting,
designing, and publishing the book. Again, I really appreciate
for all the authors to share, write, and give the idea for this book
chapter. Thank you all for your valuable contribution to this
book chapter.