Linguistics is the systemic study of the human language organized by sound patterns, work patterns and meaning patterns.
This class examined wide-ranging linguistic concepts including cognates, morphemes, phonetics, phonology, grammar, the international phonetic alphabet (IPA), theories of language acquisition and the impact of how fluency/knowledge of one language impacts the acquisition of subsequent languages.
The topic I found most meaningful was bilingualism. Studies have shown that bilingualism enhances attention and sensitivity to sounds, makes one baring more efficient in managing information, increased white matter and potentially delays the onset of dementia symptoms.
While English is well on its way to becoming the universal language and the reduced availability of foreign language classes in school curriculums, it is important to recognize that bilingualism has a significant and positive place in the world.
Mabelette Adams Bermack 