Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure. It involves the examination of language form, language meaning, and language in context. Linguistics encompasses various subfields, including phonetics (the study of sounds), phonology (the study of sound systems), morphology (the study of word formation), syntax (the study of sentence structure), semantics (the study of meaning), and pragmatics (the study of language use in context). Linguists analyze how languages are developed, used, and how they evolve over time, as well as the cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and processing. The discipline also explores the relationships between languages and their social, cultural, and historical aspects. Overall, linguistics aims to understand the fundamental properties of human language and its role in communication.
The "KOTOBA Festival" returns with a focus on literature and creativity. Held at Hyogo Prefectural University, it features student designs based on the theme "What Does 'Normal' Mean?" Attendees will…